Additional Information
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.
Job Description Summary
The Cook II is responsible for preparing meals for restaurant patrons. Employee must maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and prep areas.
Job Description
Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:
Key Job Functions
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. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description.
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
Qualifications and Skills
A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.
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
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 for long periods of time 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
Reitmr · Royal Sonesta New Orleans, LA