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Cook 1 - Entry Level (Temporary)

Sonesta Hotels
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Nov 2025

About the role

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
The cook will prepare meals and follow establishment recipes. We are looking for evening availability and the duties include preparing ingredients, adhering to the restaurant menu, and following food health and safety procedures. Cook, clean, assist other cooks and staff and deliver food in a fast-paced environment. Work may include operating a grill, oven, or fryer. Previous experience in a team environment and various cooking methods preferred.

Job Description

Setting up, cleaning, and organizing work stations
•    Preparing ingredients for the shift; washing vegetables, chopping, seasoning meat, etc.
•    Preparing oven, utensils, and grill for shift
•    Taking orders from wait staff or computerized system
•    Cooking order according to food health and safety standards
•    Recommending ideas for specials or seasonal dishes
•    Handling multiple food orders at one time
•    Monitoring multiple food orders as new orders arrive
•    Dressing order for presentation
•    Ensuring each guest order has the correct food and sides
•    Delivering food order to wait staff in a timely manner
•    Storing all food properly
•    Sanitizing and cleaning work stations and utensils
•    Reordering stock and food supplies
•    Monitoring other cooks and team members
 

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay range $24.55-27.15 per hour. The base pay offered may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and specific/overall experience.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

  • 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 or protected veteran status.

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

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