Cook II

Sonesta Hotels•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sonesta International Hotels is the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S., with a diverse portfolio of over 1000 properties in eight countries. The company is driven by the human side of hospitality, aiming to deliver service with passion and create connecting experiences. The Cook II position at Sonesta Denver (Downtown) is responsible for preparing and producing food orders according to quality standards, maintaining a safe work environment, and adhering to established sanitation and safety standards. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and providing exceptional guest service, and is expected to go above and beyond for guests and coworkers.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Responsibilities

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.
Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
Collect and properly dispose of trash.
Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.