Hotel Kitchen Cook I — Fast-Paced, Team-Driven

Reitmr; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in Milpitas is seeking a Cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals across restaurant service, banquets, catering, breakfast operations, and specials.

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in food preparation, and loves collaborating with a culinary team to ensure consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and hotel discounts.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Fast-paced kitchen adaptability

Experience in kitchen

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels in Milpitas is seeking a Cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals across restaurant service, banquets, catering, breakfast operations, and specials.

This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, takes pride in food preparation, and loves collaborating with a culinary team to ensure consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and hotel discounts.