Part Time Cook

Sonesta International Hotels; Chicago (IL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain seeks a Part Time Cook to prepare food orders while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The Cook will ensure timely food production and a clean work environment, contributing to exceptional guest experiences. Flexibility in working hours is required.

Benefits

Medical and Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Pension

Legal Services

Maternity and Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce food orders timely and consistently.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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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.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

1. 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.
2. Operate all kitchen equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
3. Handle and store food items safely and keep work area clean and sanitized.
4. Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
5. Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
6. Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.

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.

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.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range

Pay range $26.66 - $27.66

Pay rate outlined follows contract requirements.

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. Employees are offered a variety of benefits including:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Pension
• Legal Services
• Maternity and Parental Leave

Who We Are

We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality.

We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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