Job Description

We’re Sonesta International Hotels.
The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.

An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.

Together We Thrive—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.

The Line Cook III prepares all food items while giving attention to cleanliness and sanitation, quality standards, taste, timeliness, and cost effectiveness with respect for fellow cooks and the hotel environment.

Work Environment

• Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.

• Majority of work takes place indoors.

• Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

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 and PM shift

• 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.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• 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.

• Operate all kitchen equipment in a safe and responsible manner.

• Handle and store food items safely and keep work area clean and sanitized. Including all opening and closing duties.

• Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.

• Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.

• 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.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Pay rate $21.00 - $25.80
Union Property: Pay rate outlined follows contract requirements.
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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, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Paid Vacation and Sick Days
* Holidays and Personal Days (Floaters)

* 401(k) Retirement Plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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