Cook

Sonesta Hotels; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Sonesta Miami Airport Team is seeking a Cook to prepare and present meals for daily hotel operations. You will ensure quality, safety, and timely service in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include cooking, maintaining sanitation standards, inventory awareness, and coordinating with other departments to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Food preparation experience or training required.
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen.
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed state and Sonesta's requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including reach-ins, walk-ins and counters; report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen safety

Teamwork

Job description

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.

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

Join the Sonesta Miami Airport Team! Our 308 room, full-service hotel is centrally located minutes from Miami International Airport and close to major city attractions. We offer a 24-hour fitness center, business center, Marketplace, Roof Top Pool, 2 dining outlet options, and free shuttle service to and from the airport.

Job Description

Join the Sonesta Miami Airport Team! Our 308 room, full-service hotel is centrally located minutes from Miami International Airport. We offer a 24-hour fitness center, business center, Marketplace, Roof Top Pool, Tailwinds (our restaurant), and free shuttle service to and from the airport.

The Cook prepares all food items while giving attention to cleanliness and sanitation, quality standards, taste, timeliness, and cost effectiveness with respect for fellow cooks and the hotel environment.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local inspection and Sonesta's requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Basic reading, writing and math skills. Food preparation experience or training required.
• This job requires ability to perform the following:
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Work Area: Main Kitchen, F&B service areas.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

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
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness 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.

Sonesta Hotels is the eighth largest hotel company in the U.S., featuring 13 brands and over 1,100 properties worldwide, offering diverse travel experiences and exceptional service.

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