Cook II

Sonesta Select Allentown Bethlehem, PA; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in hospitality is seeking a culinary team member to maintain high-quality standards in food preparation and service. Responsibilities include cooking, inventory management, and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen. Ideal candidates will have some experience and strong communication skills, with benefits including medical insurance, retirement plan, and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Some food preparation experience or training preferred.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Communication skills important for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in kitchen.
• Assist with receiving items and taking inventory.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills

Basic math skills

Communication

Job description

Job Description Summary

To provide and maintain high quality standards and procedures in preparing and serving all food.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and Sonesta’s requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Basic reading, writing and math skills. Some food preparation experience or training preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Standing up and moving about the kitchen
• Handling food, objects, products and utensils
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.

• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Work Area: Main Kitchen, F&B service areas.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• 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 or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.