Lead Cook

Sonesta International Hotels; Carolina (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel is seeking a Cook to join their team in Carolina, NC. The Cook plays a vital role in producing food orders, complying with safety standards while ensuring an excellent guest service experience. Ideal candidates are passionate about hospitality, and detail-oriented and are required to work flexible hours.

Benefits

Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation preferred.
• Ability to read recipes and follow instructions.
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce all food orders in a timely and consistent manner.
• Operate all kitchen equipment in a safe manner.
• Handle and store food items safely.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization skills

Time management skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description Summary

The Cook sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role’s primary responsibility is to prepare and produce food orders according to quality standards. The Cook shall maintain a safe work environment and follow established sanitation and safety standards.

Job Description Summary

The Cook sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role’s primary responsibility is to prepare and produce food orders according to quality standards. The Cook shall maintain a safe work environment and follow established sanitation and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service.

Job Description

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Produce all food orders in a timely and consistent manner in accordance with established quality standards. Test food to ensure quality and consistency of all meals served.
• Operate all kitchen equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Handle and store food items safely and keep work area clean and sanitized. Including all opening and closing duties.
• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
• Perform other duties or projects as requested by management
  
  
  

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Work Environment

• Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
• Majority of work takes place indoors.
• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Frequent bending, kneeling and reaching.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
  
  
  

Expected Hours of Work

• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
• Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Must be able to read recipes and follow their instructions.
• Employ math skills to appropriately prepare items according to recipes.
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, effectively with guests, vendors and co-workers.
  
  
  

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Paid Funeral Leave
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Referral Incentive
• Doctor Clinic
• Sick Incentive
• Development Programs
• Milestone (Years of Service) Incentive
• Employee Cafeteria
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
  
  
  

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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