Chase Park Plaza Cook 1

We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

About the role

The Lead Cook sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role’s primary responsibility is to prepare and produce food for events according to quality standards. The Lead Cook shall maintain a safe work environment and follow established sanitation and safety standards. The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.

Responsibilities

• Produce all food orders in a timely and consistent manner in accordance with established quality standards.
• Test food to ensure quality and consistency of all meals served.
• Operate all kitchen equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Read and understand banquet event orders (BEOs).
• Follow detailed banquet prep list as written by the Chef.
• Handle and store food items safely and keep work area clean and sanitized, including all opening and closing duties.
• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Majority of work takes place indoors.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures (e.g., freezers, loading dock).

Physical Demands

• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Schedule

• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
• Ten to twelve-hour shifts sometimes required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of cooking experience.
• Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Must be able to read recipes and follow their instructions.
• Employ math skills to appropriately prepare items according to recipes.
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow employees.
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, effectively with guests, vendors, and coworkers.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance