Cook - PM

Sonesta Hotels • Anaheim, CA

120d • $23 - $24

About The Position

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. 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.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deliver passionate and engaging service to guests.
• Build solid relationships with colleagues.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: No Education Listed