Cook I, Restaurant R'evolution

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation is hiring a Cook I in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a Cook I, you will be responsible for preparing meals and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in fine dining and a valid ServSafe Food Handler Certificate.

You will engage passionately with guests, ensuring exceptional service that meets the high standards of Sonesta Hotels. This role also involves assisting with menu development and collaborating on kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• At least two years of previous cook experience in fine dining.
• Strong communication skills for training and safety purposes.
• Valid ServSafe Food Handler Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for restaurant patrons.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas.
• Assist in menu development and preparation.

Skills

Previous cook experience

Culinary degree or related experience

Basic and intermediate cooking skills

Exceptional guest experience

Strong communication skills

Professional appearance

Valid ServSafe Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Cook I is responsible for preparing meals for restaurant patrons. Employee must maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and prep areas.

Job Description

Key Job Functions

• Follow all restaurant recipes
• Use product according to guidelines
• Properly store and zone all food items
• Assist in preparing for inventory with daily walkthrough and maintaining walk‑in & dry storage so that everything is "sheet to shelf"
• Maintaining system clipboards throughout the shift
• Maintain all quality standards at all times per checklist "clipboards"
• Be in proper uniform and properly groomed at all times
• Properly set up prep area according to guidelines
• Complete and properly store all daily prep according to zoning and rotation guidelines
• Maintain all cooking technique standards
• Communicate repair and maintenance needs to management
• Assist in menu development - New menu items will adhere to the procedures outlined in the menu change checklist
• Keep prep station clean, organized and zoned properly according to specifications
• Comprehend and adhere to cleanliness and sanitation guidelines as prescribed by R'evolution standards as well as state and city codes
• Build solid relationship with your Colleagues
• Treat colleagues with respect and dignity
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.
• Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests
• You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations
• You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
  • Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
  • Use eye and ear contact and guest's name
  • Establish/anticipate needs
  • Solve and own all requests/complaints
  • Thank everyone

Qualifications and Skills

• At least two years of previous cook experience preferable in fine dining
• A Culinary degree or related hotel experience preferred.
• Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates
• Strong communication skills
• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Valid ServSafe Food Handler Certificate required

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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

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.