Cook 2

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company 
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401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 
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Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Cook 2 to prepare and produce food orders to quality standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. You will maintain a safe work environment and ensure sanitation, teamwork and guest satisfaction are prioritized.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of cooking experience, can read recipes, and follows established procedures with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years cooking experience.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to read recipes and follow instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.

Responsibilities

• 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 opening and closing duties.
• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Reading recipes

Math skills

Independent work

Guest service

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. 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

The Cook 2 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 2 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.

Work Environment

• Must be able to 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.
• Minimum of three (3) years cooking experience.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• 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.
• 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

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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.

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.