Junior Hotel Line Cook - Fast-Paced, Growth Ready

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account with Company My

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company My

Job summary

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in St. Louis is seeking a professional Cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals across restaurant service, banquets, catering, breakfast operations, and special events.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, prep ingredients, follow recipes, and maintain safety and cleanliness while collaborating with chefs and hotel staff to create memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in cooking, restaurant, hotel, culinary, banquet, catering, or food service 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.
• 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.
• Assist with 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

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

High-volume kitchen

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in St. Louis is seeking a professional Cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals across restaurant service, banquets, catering, breakfast operations, and special events.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, prep ingredients, follow recipes, and maintain safety and cleanliness while collaborating with chefs and hotel staff to create memorable dining experiences.