Cook I: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth + Benefits

Sonesta International Hotels; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hospital Indemnity

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in New Orleans is seeking a Cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals across restaurant service, banquets, catering, and breakfast operations. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in food prep, and collaborate with a culinary team to ensure consistent menu items.

Ideal candidates have a passion for hospitality, strong teamwork, and attention to detail while supporting daily kitchen operations and food safety standards. join our People People culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking/food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation.

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.
• 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

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Food preparation

Food safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels in New Orleans is seeking a Cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals across restaurant service, banquets, catering, and breakfast operations. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in food prep, and collaborate with a culinary team to ensure consistent menu items.

Ideal candidates have a passion for hospitality, strong teamwork, and attention to detail while supporting daily kitchen operations and food safety standards. join our People People culture.