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Cafeteria Cook (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

IHG
TX, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 May 2026
💰 $68,000/yr

About the role

JOB OVERVIEW:

In charge of preparation, transport, and service of food and beverage items in the employee cafeteria ensuring a high level of quality and consistency.  Oversees sanitation and cleanliness standards in the cafeteria and food prep areas that meet the state and local Health Board inspection and hotel requirements. Working together with the Cafeteria Attendant.

 

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

  • Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.

  • Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.

  • Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prepare hot and cold food and batch items for lunch, dinner and overnight. Follow food preparation and usage instructions to minimize waste.

  • Transport prepared food from kitchen to cafeteria; set up all stations which may include soup, salad, beverage, bread, hot food buffet, etc.  Replenish stations as needed throughout shift.

  • Perform associated opening, closing and prep work duties.

  • Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Report all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment, safety hazards, or maintenance problems to management.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Basic reading, writing and math skills, and prior food preparation experience.

 

This job requires ability to perform the following:

  • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds

  • Standing up and moving about the kitchen and cafeteria

  • Handling food, objects, products and utensils

  • Bending, stooping, kneeling

 

Other:

  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other attendants, cooks, employees, or supervisors.

  • Food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

  • Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing cold food or batch items from a recipe

  • Mathematical skills, including basic math, measurements, quantities, and variances are used frequently.

  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

 

WHAT WE OFFER:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including an impressive room discount and some of the best training in the business.

The hourly pay rate for this Hourly role is $18.00. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Houston, Texas.

This is the starting rate we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may pay more or less than the posted rate, and the rate may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible full-time employees.

You can apply for this role through the link below (or through the internal career site if you are a current employee).

Remarks: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any

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