Cook I - Prep Cook
About The Position
Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Cook I to prepare and present fresh, high-quality meals for guests. The role supports restaurant service, breakfast operations, banquets, catering, room service, and special events in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen. The Cook I follows recipes, portioning guidelines, presentation standards, and food safety requirements while helping ensure smooth daily kitchen operations. The position requires flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Current schedule needs are morning shifts from 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on weekdays and weekends, with possible afternoon or evening shifts for banquets or special events. Schedules may change according to hotel and food and beverage department needs.
Requirements
- Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
- Attention to detail and commitment to food quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Ability to follow recipes, prep schedules, and kitchen procedures accurately.
- Texas Food Handler certification required.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
- Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Passion for hospitality, teamwork, food preparation, and creating memorable guest dining experiences.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous cooking, restaurant, hotel, culinary, banquet, catering, or food service experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portioning guidelines, presentation standards, and food safety requirements.
- Support kitchen operations across restaurant dining, breakfast service, banquets, catering, room service, and special events.
- Chop and prepare ingredients, cook and plate food, and set up kitchen stations.
- Assist with breakfast café service and banquet event service based on hotel needs.
- Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards for food items and guest orders.
- Keep kitchen workstations clean, organized, stocked, and operational throughout shifts.
- Follow food safety regulations, sanitation standards, HACCP guidelines, and health department requirements.
- Monitor food inventory and communicate supply or preparation needs to culinary leadership.
- Safely and properly operate kitchen equipment, including grills, fryers, ovens, slicers, mixers, and prep tools.
- Prepare food for meetings, events, weddings, and group dining experiences.
- Collaborate with chefs, kitchen team members, and Food & Beverage staff to deliver guest experiences.
- Help minimize food waste, maintain kitchen efficiency, and support operational goals.
- Contribute to a positive, safe, team-focused kitchen environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
- Educational assistance
- Sonesta hotel discounts
- Additional perks and employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
