Line Cook I — Fine Dining Prep & Guest Service

Sonesta Hotels; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company…

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term …

Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness &

Educational Assistance

Sonesta Hotel Discounts

Additional Perks & Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Cook I to prepare meals with attention to quality and sanitation in a busy hotel kitchen. The role emphasizes following recipes, proper food storage, daily prep, and maintaining high cleanliness standards.

You will work with a team to ensure guest satisfaction and support menu development while upholding Sonesta’s service standards. Ideal candidates have at least two years of cook experience, a culinary degree or related hotel experience, and a ServSafe

Qualifications

• At least two years of previous cook experience preferable in fine dining.
• A Culinary degree or related hotel experience preferred.
• Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills.
• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.
• Strong communication skills.
• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
• Valid ServSafe Food Handler Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all restaurant recipes.
• Use product according to guidelines.
• Properly store and zone all food items.
• Assist in preparing for inventory with daily walkthrough and maintaining walk‑in & dry storage so that everything is “sheet to shelf”
• Maintaining system clipboards throughout the shift.
• Maintain all quality standards at all times per checklist “clipboards”.
• Be in proper uniform and properly groomed at all times.
• Properly set up prep area according to guidelines.
• Complete and properly store all daily prep according to zoning and rotation guidelines.
• Maintain all cooking technique standards.
• Communicate repair and maintenance needs to management.
• Assist in menu development - New menu items will adhere to the procedures outlined in the menu change checklist.
• Keep prep station clean, organized and zoned properly according to specifications.
• Comprehend and adhere to cleanliness and sanitation guidelines as prescribed by R’evolution standards as well as state and city codes.
• Build solid relationship with your Colleagues.
• Treat colleagues with respect and dignity.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests.
• You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations.
• You will consistently deliver our GUEST model:
• Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile
• Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name
• Establish/anticipate needs
• Solve and own all requests/complaints
• Thank everyone

Skills

Cook experience

Fine dining

Communication skills

ServSafe Certificate

Education

Culinary degree or related hotel experience

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Cook I to prepare meals with attention to quality and sanitation in a busy hotel kitchen. The role emphasizes following recipes, proper food storage, daily prep, and maintaining high cleanliness standards.

You will work with a team to ensure guest satisfaction and support menu development while upholding Sonesta’s service standards. Ideal candidates have at least two years of cook experience, a culinary degree or related hotel experience, and a ServSafe