Banquet Cook (FT)

Sonesta Hotels; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate culinary professional to join their kitchen team. In this role, you will prepare and cook a variety of dishes, ensuring that all food items meet high standards of quality and safety. You will be responsible for pastry and baking production, as well as executing banquet functions. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary skills in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will enhance guest experiences. Join a team that values quality, teamwork, and exceptional service, and take the next step in your culinary career.

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

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary arts with a focus on food preparation and safety.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Assist in supervising and training lower-level cooks.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Pastry and Baking

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Knives

Ovens

Grills

Slicers

Steamers

Job description

Job Description Summary

Prepares and cooks food with attention to cleanliness and sanitation, quality standards, taste, timeliness and cost effectiveness. Responsible for pastry and baking production, and the preparation of all banquet hot food items.

Job Description

• Always Adhere to Stay Safe with Sonesta safety guidelines.
• Controls quality and consistency of all food served.
• Ensures that station or relevant prep list is set in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all stations in the department.
• Ensures all supplies necessary for service are available before service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all food items produced by an assigned station.
• Handles and stores food properly and safely.
• Produces all orders consistently, quickly, and in accordance with established quality standards.
• Responsible for execution of all banquet functions when assigned.
• Prepares and cooks breads and pastries as appropriate.
• Reviews Production sheet to ensure that baked goods are produced.
• Demonstrates safe and competent use of all tools: knives, pots, pans, stoves, ovens, grills, slicers, steamers, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all basic cooking techniques: sauté, braise, poach, grill, poele, fry, steam, etc.
• Respects scheduled hours of work and have all exceptions to these scheduled hours approved by a manager.
• Keeps work area clean at all times.
• Assists in the supervision and instruction of lower level cooks.
• Communicates with the chef to learn daily work tasks and their coordination.
• May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Shows mastery of all menu items and plate presentations.
• Assists the management team in the control of food and labor costs.
• Practices safe work habits and demonstrates a responsible attitude toward the safety of other associates.
• Adheres to uniform and grooming standards.
• Able to talk to guest about special menu allergies, other special needs.
• Responsible for ensuring that all is ready for the next day.
• Responsible for the utilization of all Banquet items.
• Responsible for sanitation and organization of work area including walk-ins and freezers.
• Helps and assists in other areas of kitchen when not busy.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
  • You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs to exceed their expectations.
  • You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
    • G reet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile.
    • U se eye and ear contact and guest’s name.
    • E stablish and anticipate needs.
    • S olve and own all requests and complaints.
    • T hank everyone.

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
• Various 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 or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.