Cafeteria Attendant

About the role

Assist with preparation, transport, and service of food and beverage items in the employee cafeteria ensuring a high level of quality and consistency. Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the cafeteria and food prep areas that meet the state and local Health Board inspection and hotel requirements.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold food and batch items including sandwiches, salads, cold drinks and desserts; 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.
• Ensure adequate supply of trays, plates, utensils, napkins, condiments, and other cafeteria supplies to serve all hotel employees.
• Wipe down chairs and tables; sweep or mop floors; bus tables; empty trash containers; clean cafeteria equipment such as coffee makers, microwaves and steam tables; and ensure general cleanliness of cafeteria on a regular basis.
• 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.
• May greet, seat, and/or serve meals to employees based on established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

• Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand up and move about the kitchen and cafeteria
• Ability to handle food, objects, products and utensils
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel
• 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

Skills

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