Cook

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Cook for our Scottsdale, AZ kitchens. You will prepare and present high-quality menu items across restaurant service, breakfasts, banquets, and events, while maintaining food safety and presentation standards.

Ideal candidates have a background in fast-paced kitchens, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in cooking, restaurant, hotel, or banquet settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portions and standards.
• Support daily kitchen operations across dining, breakfast, banquets, catering, room service, events.
• Assist with prep tasks including chopping, cooking, plating, and station setup.
• Maintain consistency, quality and presentation across all items.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, stocked, and safe.
• Follow HACCP and health department requirements at all times.
• Monitor inventory and communicate needs to leadership.
• Operate grills, fryers, ovens, slicers, mixers and prep tools safely.
• Assist with setup/breakdown of meeting rooms and events.
• Support banquet and catering with food preparation for meetings and weddings.
• Transport food and supplies to service areas efficiently.
• Collaborate with chef and F&B team to deliver guest experiences.
• Minimize waste and improve kitchen efficiency.
• Contribute to a positive, safe, team-focused kitchen culture.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Recipe following

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Hospitality passion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

Great food helps create great stays. As a Cook, you’ll play an important role in delivering fresh, high‑quality meals and memorable dining experiences for our guests across restaurant service, banquets, catering, breakfast operations, and special events. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced kitchen environment, takes pride in food preparation, and loves being part of a collaborative culinary team. You’ll help prepare and present menu items with consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail while supporting smooth daily kitchen operations. If you’re dependable, team‑focused, passionate about food, and ready to grow your culinary career in hospitality — we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portioning guidelines, presentation standards, and food safety requirements.
• Support daily kitchen operations across restaurant dining, breakfast service, banquets, catering, room service, and special events.
• Assist with food preparation tasks including chopping, prepping ingredients, cooking, plating, and station setup.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all food items and guest orders.
• Ensure kitchen workstations remain clean, organized, stocked, and operational throughout shifts.
• Follow food safety regulations, sanitation standards, HACCP guidelines, and health department requirements at all times.
• Monitor food inventory levels and communicate supply or prep needs to culinary leadership.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly including grills, fryers, ovens, slicers, mixers, and prep tools.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of meeting rooms, ensuring food and beverage service is maintained and cleaned throughout hotel events.
• Support banquet and catering functions by preparing food for meetings, events, weddings, and group dining experiences.
• Assist with transporting food and beverage items, along with necessary supplies and equipment, to and from buffet areas efficiently.
• Collaborate closely with chef, kitchen team members, and Food & Beverage staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Assist with minimizing food waste, maintaining kitchen efficiency, and supporting operational goals.
• Help create a positive, safe, and team‑focused kitchen environment aligned with Sonesta’s People People culture.
• Any other duties as assigned.

What great looks like

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking, restaurant, hotel, culinary, banquet, catering, or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Ability to follow recipes, prep schedules, and kitchen procedures accurately.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed in a hospitality environment.
• A passion for hospitality, teamwork, food preparation, and creating memorable dining experiences for guests.

Anticipated Pay Range & Additional Job Information

Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English is required, other languages beneficial. Basic reading, writing and mathematical abilities are preferred. Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility. Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 75 pounds. Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals. Will be required to obtain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification. May be required to obtain a TIPS certification. Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

How we reward you

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Paid Vacation & Sick Time Paid Parental Leave Company-Paid Life Insurance Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Insurance Educational Assistance Sonesta Hotel Discounts (yes, you’ll want to use these ) Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Our Commitment to You

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

At Sonesta, we value our team members as individuals who enhance our guests’ experiences with their unique skills and contributions. We actively support professional growth and personal happiness in each of our employees at each of our hotels, resorts, suites and cruise ships. We seek out people who will eagerly partner with us to improve the overall Sonesta experience for our guests, and the overall Sonesta experience for their fellow colleagues.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.