Dynamic Cook: Banquets, Breakfast & Events

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with Company 1x

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 1x

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen teams across restaurant service, banquets, and events. You will prepare and present menu items with consistency and care, while supporting daily operations and food safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, pride in food preparation, and growth within our hospitality culture. Flexible availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking/restaurant/hotel culinary experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and sanitation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and safety standards.
• Support daily kitchen operations across restaurant service, breakfast, banquets, catering, and events.
• Assist with preparation tasks including chopping, prepping ingredients, plating, and station setup.
• Maintain consistency and presentation across all items and orders.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of workstations and proper equipment use.
• Follow HACCP and health department requirements at all times.
• Collaborate with chefs and Food & Beverage staff to deliver guest experiences.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Cook to join our fast-paced kitchen teams across restaurant service, banquets, and events. You will prepare and present menu items with consistency and care, while supporting daily operations and food safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, pride in food preparation, and growth within our hospitality culture. Flexible availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is preferred.