Banquet Cook (PT)

Sonesta Hotels; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonesta Hotels is seeking a passionate and skilled cook to join the culinary team in Cambridge. The role requires expertise in food preparation, with a focus on maintaining high sanitation standards and delivering exceptional service to guests. As part of the kitchen team, you will be responsible for preparing a variety of dishes, including pastries, while ensuring a clean and organized work environment. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques (e.g., sauté, grill).
• Experience in food handling and storage.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food for guests, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Responsible for pastry and baking production.
• Assist in the supervision of lower-level cooks.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation

Cooking Techniques

Guest Service

Education

Culinary Degree or equivalent experience

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. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description
• 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.