Line Cook - Fast-Paced Hotel Kitchen

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with Co.

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 2

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term 2

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, and events at our New Orleans properties. You’ll join a fast-paced, collaborative culinary team and help ensure consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. A high school diploma and prior kitchen experience are preferred, with flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous cooking/food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on quality and presentation.
• Teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portioning guidelines, presentation standards, and food safety requirements.
• Support daily kitchen operations across restaurant dining, banquet, catering, breakfast service, and 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, 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 with chefs, kitchen team members, and Food & Beverage staff to deliver 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

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Cook to deliver fresh, high-quality meals across restaurant service, banquets, catering, and events at our New Orleans properties. You’ll join a fast-paced, collaborative culinary team and help ensure consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities. A high school diploma and prior kitchen experience are preferred, with flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.