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Sonesta Hotels

Cook

Sonesta Hotels, Anaheim, California, United States, 92808

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Job Description Summary

The responsibility of the Line Cook is to be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills including preparation of soups, sauces, stocks, frying and broiling. Job Description

Prepare basic components of each dish on our menu using our recipes

Memorize and utilize serving portion sizes and all basic meal prep procedures used in the kitchen

Ensure that the kitchen, all food prep areas and all food storage areas meet restaurant cleaning standards

Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment

Prepares item for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating

Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes

Handles, stores and rotates all products properly

Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period

Monitor product freshness and rotate out old product based on a schedule created by the restaurant

May be required to give direction in the supervisor's absence

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:

G reet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile

U se eye and ear contact and guest’s name

E stablish/ anticipate needs

S olve and own all requests/complaints

T hank everyone

Build solid relationship with your Colleagues

Treat colleagues with respect and dignity

Other Requirements

Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable

Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction

Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members

Qualifications and Skills

Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time for training and safety purposes, and when interacting with guests and associates.

Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor

3 years of previous line experience preferred, preferably high volume plus 2 years fine dining experience

Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred

Candidates should be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills

Ability to work multiple stations in the kitchen

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

$23 - $24 hourly base pay offered. May vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and job specific experience/overall experience. Benefits

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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