Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage all cold kitchen production including composed salads, cold appetizers, charcuterie, and canapés
• Prepare and maintain charcuterie items including house-cured meats, terrines, pâtés, rillettes, and forcemeats
• Produce and plate cold first courses and cold buffet items to standard recipe specification and plating diagrams
• Oversee cold storage organization, FIFO rotation, and temperature compliance for garde manger sections

• Design and execute buffet displays, charcuterie boards, and cold platters for banquets and special events

• Maintain all knife skills and cutting standards across station: brunoise, julienne, chiffonade, tourné, and precision vegetable cuts
• Coordinate with the pastry station on composed dessert plating when cross-station collaboration is required
• Monitor and control food costs at the cold station through accurate portioning and waste reduction
• Collaborate with the Sous Chef and Head Chef on cold course menu development and seasonal product sourcing

Experience

• Previous experience working in a luxury hotel
• Demonstrated skills in menu planning, food preparation, cooking, and food service within a restaurant or catering setting.
• Strong knowledge of food handling procedures, safety regulations, and kitchen equipment operation.
• Familiarity with the food industry’s best practices for meal preparation and food safety standards.
• Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with catering services or serving large groups is a plus.
• Excellent knife skills and proficiency in various cooking techniques are preferred. This role offers an engaging environment where your culinary talents can flourish! We’re committed to supporting your growth as part of our hospitality family by providing opportunities to develop your skills while delivering exceptional guest experiences every day.

The hourly pay rate for this role is $19.00. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?