Cook II - Flex AM & PM Shifts

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA with company match

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and sick days

Free employee parking

Free shift meal

Shoes for Crew credit

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is seeking a Line Cook II in Nashville to prepare all food items with attention to quality, taste, and cost. You will supervise Line Cook III and uphold sanitation standards in a busy hotel kitchen.

Ideal candidates will have line cook experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to read and write in a fast-paced environment. This role supports a guest-focused service culture and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as Line Cook II or higher.
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and cleanliness.
• Ability to supervise Line Cook III and coordinate kitchen tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all food items with attention to quality, taste, and cost.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in work areas.
• Assist in inventory and waste control.
• Support senior cooks and communicate clearly with team.
• Assist guests and colleagues in a courteous manner.

Skills

Food safety

Line cook experience

Communication

Reading & writing

Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

What this role is all about

The Line Cook II prepares all food items while giving attention to cleanliness and sanitation, quality standards, taste, timeliness, and cost effectiveness with respect for fellow cooks and the hotel environment.

Must be able to supervise Line Cook III.

What you’ll be doing

Essential Elements:

• Ability to lift and move approximately 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb, and reach daily.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motion, (for example: dishing portions, carving, stirring, and chopping).
• Ability to move freely within the kitchen area.
• Ability to clean as you go in the kitchen area.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work in temperature extremes.
• Ability to interact with guests and other employees in a courteous, empathetic, and discreet manner.
• Ability to read and write.
• Not infected by diseases transmitted through the food supply as designated by the Public Health Services.
• Ability to sustain direct contact with the public; must establish a high degree of customer service, (smile, eye contact, positive personal presentation, etc.), and high-volume interaction with guests and staff.

Additional Job Description Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (available the first day of the month after hire date)
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match (match begins after 11 months of employment)
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days (2 weeks of vacation, 6 sick days, 10 paid holidays per year)
• Free employee parking
• Free shift meal
• $60 Shoes for Crew credit per year
• Fun, family environment
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (over 1,200 hotels worldwide)
• Educational Assistance (up to $3,000 per calendar year)
• Paid Parental Leave (2 weeks paid leave)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

All 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 any other characteristic protected by law.

Sonesta is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.