Hotel Kitchen Cook: Breakfast, Banquets & Events

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 401k

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 3%

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term 2x

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in New Orleans is seeking a skilled cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals across restaurant service, banquets, catering, and breakfast operations. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow recipes, and help maintain safety and presentation standards.

Join a collaborative culinary team that values teamwork, attention to detail, and guest-focused service. The role offers opportunities to grow in hospitality, with benefits like health insurance, paid time off,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking/food service or hotel kitchen experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portioning guidelines, presentation standards, and food safety requirements.
• Support daily kitchen operations across restaurant dining, banquets, catering, breakfast service, and 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 are 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 and properly including grills, fryers, ovens, slicers, mixers, and prep tools.
• Collaborate with chefs and Food & Beverage staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Assist with minimizing food waste and supporting operational goals.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grills

Fryers

Ovens

Slicers

Mixers

Prep tools

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels in New Orleans is seeking a skilled cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals across restaurant service, banquets, catering, and breakfast operations. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow recipes, and help maintain safety and presentation standards.

Join a collaborative culinary team that values teamwork, attention to detail, and guest-focused service. The role offers opportunities to grow in hospitality, with benefits like health insurance, paid time off,