Line Cook

Sonesta International Hotels; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) with Match

Paid Vacation/Sick Days

Hotel Discounts

Educational Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Perks

Hospital Indemnity

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels in the United States is seeking a Line Cook III. The role prepares all food items while upholding cleanliness, quality, taste, timeliness, and cost control within the hotel kitchen.

You will work in a main kitchen and F&B service areas, collaborate with other departments, and may work nights, weekends, and holidays. Basic reading/writing, some experience, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills.
• This job requires ability to perform the following: carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds; standing; handling food, objects, products and utensils; bending, stooping, kneeling.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations.
• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and Sonesta’s requirements.
• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including reach-ins, walk-ins and counters; reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. May occasionally interact directly with guests.
• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Job description

We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.

We’re Sonesta International Hotels. The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast. An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

Together We Thrive

—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

Job Description Summary

The Line Cook III prepares all food items while giving attention to cleanliness and sanitation, quality standards, taste, timeliness, and cost effectiveness with respect for fellow cooks and the hotel environment.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations.


• Advise supervisor of low inventory items; assists in receiving items and taking inventory as required.


• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards in the kitchen area that meet or exceed the state and local Health Board inspection and Sonesta’s requirements.


• Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area, including but not limited to reach-ins, walk-ins and counters. Reports all unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.


• May assist by performing ware washer or other kitchen duties as needed.


• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Outlets, Maintenance, and Guest Services. May occasionally interact directly with guests.


• May assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Basic reading, writing and math skills. Some food preparation experience or training preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds


• Standing up and moving about the kitchen


• Handling food, objects, products and utensils


• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other cooks, wait staff and supervisors.


• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when preparing meals from a recipe, when assisting in the scheduling of the kitchen staff, or when monitoring inventory.


• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.


• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.


• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Work Area: Main Kitchen, F&B service areas.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This position is classified as non-exempt (per the Fair Labor Standards Act) and is subject to overtime in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

N/A

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account with Company Match


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Paid Vacation and Sick Days


• Sonesta Hotel Discounts


• Educational Assistance


• Paid Parental Leave


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance


• Various Employee Perks and Discounts


• Hospital Indemnity


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Accident Insurance

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, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.