Cook I — Fast-Paced Hotel Kitchen, Great Benefits

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with公司匹配

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company匹配

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term DI

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta Silicon Valley Milpitas in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals for restaurant service, banquets, catering, breakfast operations, and special events.

You will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in food preparation, and contribute to a collaborative culinary team. The role supports daily kitchen operations and guest dining experiences with attention to detail and consistency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food safety standards and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong teamwork, communication and organizational skills.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support banquet and catering functions by preparing food for meetings, events, weddings, and group dining experiences.
• Collaborate closely with chefs, 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sonesta Silicon Valley Milpitas in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals for restaurant service, banquets, catering, breakfast operations, and special events.

You will thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in food preparation, and contribute to a collaborative culinary team. The role supports daily kitchen operations and guest dining experiences with attention to detail and consistency.