Fine-Dining Cook I: Menu Development & Guest Experience

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; New Orleans, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 1:1

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company/1:

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term (D

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation invites applications for a Cook I role in New Orleans. The position focuses on preparing meals for restaurant patrons while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.

The role requires at least two years of cook experience (preferably in fine dining), a culinary degree or hotel experience, and a valid ServSafe certificate. You will follow recipes, assist with inventory, and help develop menu items in a dynamic hotel environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years of previous cook experience preferable in fine dining.
• A Culinary degree or related hotel experience preferred.
• Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills.
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
• Strong communication skills.
• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
• Valid ServSafe Food Handler Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all restaurant recipes and guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and prep areas.
• Prepare for inventory with daily walkthrough and maintain walk-in & dry storage.
• Keep prep station clean, organized and zoned properly.
• Communicate repair and maintenance needs to management.
• Assist in menu development and implement new items per menu changeChecklist.

Skills

Two years cook experience

Fine dining exposure

Strong communication skills

Professional appearance

Education

Culinary degree or related hotel experience

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation invites applications for a Cook I role in New Orleans. The position focuses on preparing meals for restaurant patrons while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.

The role requires at least two years of cook experience (preferably in fine dining), a culinary degree or hotel experience, and a valid ServSafe certificate. You will follow recipes, assist with inventory, and help develop menu items in a dynamic hotel environment.