Culinary Team Member — Fast-Paced Hotel Kitchen

Sonesta Hotels; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 3%

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Cook to join their on-site kitchen team in Milpitas, CA. You will prepare and present high-quality menu items for restaurant service, banquets, catering, and breakfasts, ensuring consistency and food safety.

You’ll collaborate with chefs and F&B staff to deliver memorable dining experiences while supporting daily kitchen operations and minimizing waste in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking, restaurant, hotel, culinary, banquet, catering, or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portioning guidelines, 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, 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 including grills, fryers, ovens, slicers, mixers, and prep tools.
• Support banquet and catering functions by preparing food for meetings, events, weddings, and group dining experiences.
• 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.

Skills

Cooking

Food prep

Food safety

Teamwork

Following recipes

Attention to detail

Communication

Flexibility

Hospitality

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Cook to join their on-site kitchen team in Milpitas, CA. You will prepare and present high-quality menu items for restaurant service, banquets, catering, and breakfasts, ensuring consistency and food safety.

You’ll collaborate with chefs and F&B staff to deliver memorable dining experiences while supporting daily kitchen operations and minimizing waste in a fast-paced environment.