**Your web browser (Chrome 94) is out of date.** **Prep/Line Cook - $17.64hr. - Hotel**

**Hotel Brand:** Holiday Inn

**Location:** United States, California, Torrance

**Hotel:** Holiday Inn - Los Angeles Gateway - Torrance (TRRCA)

**Job number:** R195122

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Prepare meals in accordance with portion and quality standards specified in recipes. Control food usage to minimize waste.

****Your day to day****

**RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS**

* Prepare and cook orders for daily operations.

* Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and Holiday Inn requirements.

* May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.

* May assist with other duties as assigned.

**GUEST EXPERIENCE**

* Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.

**PEOPLE**

* Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. May occasionally interact directly with guests.

**FINANCIAL RETURNS**

* Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.

****What we need from you****

Basic reading, writing and math skills. Some food preparation experience or training preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

* Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds

* Standing up and moving about the kitchen

* Handling food, objects, products and utensils

* Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

* Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.

* Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.

* Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.

* Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

* May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

**The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.**

****What we offer****

In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance, a matching 401k plan, hotel discounts worldwide and much more. We will give you the chance to work at a wonderful hotel with a great team of people.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.