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Royal Sonesta San Juan in; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company匹

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Milestone Incentive

Employee Cafeteria

Company Paid Life Insurance

Employee Perks and Discounts

Job summary

Royal Sonesta San Juan is seeking a Cook to prepare and produce food orders to quality standards in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and teamwork to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has restaurant or hotel kitchen experience, is comfortable working varied shifts including weekends and holidays, and can stand for long periods while performing opening/closing duties with a focus on consistency and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce all food orders in a timely manner to established quality standards.
• Operate all kitchen equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Handle and store food items safely and keep work area clean and sanitized.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines and grooming standards.
• Perform opening and closing duties and support team as needed.
• Assist management with additional duties as required.

Skills

Food prep

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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 Cook sets the tone for Sonesta's mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role's primary responsibility is to prepare and produce food orders according to quality standards. The Cook shall maintain a safe work environment and follow established sanitation and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.

What you'll be doing

• Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
• Majority of work takes place indoors.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work

• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
• Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.

Education and Experience

• Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Produce all food orders in a timely and consistent manner in accordance with established quality standards. Test food to ensure quality and consistency of all meals served.
• Operate all kitchen equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Handle and store food items safely and keep work area clean and sanitized. Including all opening and closing duties.
• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

How we reward you

At Sonesta, we know showing up for our guests starts with showing up for our people. That means supporting your health, your financial future, and everything in between.

Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Referral Incentive
• Doctor Clinic
• Sick Incentive
• Development Programs
• Milestone (Years of Service) Incentive
• Employee Cafeteria
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Our Commitment to You

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.