Line Cook - Fast-Paced Hotel Kitchen

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Cook to deliver high-quality meals for guests across restaurant service, banquets, catering, and breakfast operations. You will be part of a fast-paced culinary team focused on consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, meticulous preparation, and adherence to food safety standards while supporting daily kitchen operations and special events. Great fit for someone passionate about hospitality and food.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to food quality, consistency, and presentation.

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.
• Collaborate with chefs and Food & Beverage staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Assist with minimizing food waste and supporting operational goals.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Cook to deliver high-quality meals for guests across restaurant service, banquets, catering, and breakfast operations. You will be part of a fast-paced culinary team focused on consistency, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes teamwork, meticulous preparation, and adherence to food safety standards while supporting daily kitchen operations and special events. Great fit for someone passionate about hospitality and food.