Sonesta Hotels-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Minneapolis, MN
5,001-10,000 employees

The responsibility of the Cook I is to be able to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills including preparation of soups, sauces, stocks, frying and broiling. The Cook I will 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. The position requires maintaining a clean and sanitary work station area and ensuring that all food prep areas and food storage areas meet restaurant cleaning standards. The Cook I will also prepare items for various cooking methods, follow proper plate presentation, handle and store products properly, and monitor product freshness.

  • 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
  • Maintain 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
  • Prepare items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating
  • Follow proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes
  • Handle, store and rotate all products properly
  • Stock and maintain 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
  • Build solid relationships with colleagues and treat them with respect and dignity
  • Communicate effectively with the public and other team members
  • Deliver passionate and engaging service to guests
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • 3 years of previous line experience preferred, preferably in high volume
  • Culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred
  • Ability to perform all basic and intermediate cooking skills
  • Ability to work multiple stations in the kitchen
  • Valid ServSafe Food Handler Certificate required
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Holidays and Personal Days (Floaters)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
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