Hotel Cook: Breakfast, Banquets & Guest Dining

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with Co.

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 匹

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Di

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is hiring a Cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals across restaurant service, banquets, catering, and breakfast operations. You’ll support daily kitchen operations, prepare items to recipes, and ensure safety and consistency in a high-volume environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and prior food service experience, with strong teamwork and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking experience in hotel/restaurant/catering preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portioning guidelines, presentation standards, 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, sanitation standards, 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 and properly 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.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Food safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is hiring a Cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals across restaurant service, banquets, catering, and breakfast operations. You’ll support daily kitchen operations, prepare items to recipes, and ensure safety and consistency in a high-volume environment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and prior food service experience, with strong teamwork and attention to detail.