Hotel Kitchen Cook I – Breakfast & Banquets

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company ̀

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term  {

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals across restaurant service, banquets, catering, breakfast operations, and events. You will join a fast-paced kitchen, support daily operations, and strive for consistency in taste, portioning, and presentation.

Ideal candidates have a solid cooking background, knowledge of food safety standards, and a passion for hospitality.

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.

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.
• Assist with breakfast cafe service and banquet event service based on hotel needs.
• 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

Cooking

Food Safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals across restaurant service, banquets, catering, breakfast operations, and events. You will join a fast-paced kitchen, support daily operations, and strive for consistency in taste, portioning, and presentation.

Ideal candidates have a solid cooking background, knowledge of food safety standards, and a passion for hospitality.