Cook I, Restaurant R'evolution

Job Description

The Cook I is responsible for preparing meals for restaurant patrons. Employee must maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and prep areas.

• Follow all restaurant recipes
• Use product according to guidelines
• Properly store and zone all food items
• Aid in preparing for inventory with daily walkthrough and maintaining walk-in & dry storage so that everything is "sheet to shelf"
• Maintain all quality standards at all times per checklist "clipboards"
• Be in proper uniform and properly groomed at all times
• Properly set up prep area according to guidelines
• Complete and properly store all daily prep according to zoning and rotation guidelines
• Maintain all cooking technique standards
• Communicate repair and maintenance needs to management
• Aid in menu development - New menu items will adhere to the procedures outlined in the menu change checklist
• Keep prep station clean, organized and zoned properly according to specifications
• Comprehend and adhere to cleanliness and sanitation guidelines as prescribed by R’evolution standards as well as state and city codes
• Build solid relationship with your Colleagues
• Treat colleagues with respect and dignity

Qualifications And Skills

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

• At least two years of previous cook experience preferable in fine dining
• Culinary degree or related hotel experience preferred
• Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates
• Strong communication skills
• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Valid ServSafe Food Handler Certificate required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range

Benefits Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• 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
• Variety of Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.