Cook

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company

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

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in Anaheim, CA seeks a Cook to prepare and produce food orders to quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen. The role requires flexibility for variable shifts and a fast-paced environment, serving guests and the employee cafeteria.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to read recipes are essential. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to work with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read recipes and follow instructions.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Produce all food orders promptly and to quality standards.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain sanitation.
• Store and label food items properly and clean as you go.
• Assist with opening/closing duties and waste disposal.
• Prepare food for the Employee Cafeteria as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Read recipes

Math skills

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We're Sonesta International Hotels.

The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.-and growing fast.

Together We Thrive

bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

Job Description Summary

The 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 orders according to quality standards. The 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.

Job Description

Work Environment

• Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
• Majority of work takes place indoors.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. 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.

Expected Hours of Work

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

Education and Experience

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

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• 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.
• Handle and store food items safely and keep work area clean and sanitized. Including all opening and closing duties.
• Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
• Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash.
• Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Qualifications and 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 co-workers.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

$26.50 to $27.50 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific/overall experience

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

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.