Line Cook

Sonesta Hotels • White Plains, NY

20h • $27 - $30

About The Position

The Cook prepares and produces food orders according to quality standards while maintaining a safe work environment and following established sanitation and safety standards. The role supports Sonesta’s guest-service mission by delivering exceptional service to guests and coworkers. The position includes food production and quality control at broiler and sauté stations, as well as the grill and other stations as needed. The Cook also maintains clean, compliant work and storage areas and ensures equipment is clean and in proper working condition.

Requirements

• Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experiences.
• Strong communication skills, including communication for training, safety, and interactions with guests and associates.
• Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor.
• Experience working in a similar or transferable environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Stamina for standing and strength for lifting and moving products.

Nice To Haves

• Banquet, catering, and high-volume experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, set up, and control the quality of meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks, seasonings, and other food items prepared at broiler and sauté stations, as well as the grill and other stations as needed.
• Prepare hot food items according to standard recipes or guest-check specifications to ensure consistent products.
• Select and visually inspect appropriate food items for sautéing and menu preparation.
• Complete the daily production chart according to standards.
• Keep refrigeration, storage, and work areas clean and in working condition in compliance with Health Department regulations.
• Read and follow Use Record Specifications.
• Ensure equipment in work areas is clean and in proper working condition.
• Use math skills to prepare items according to recipes.
• Deliver engaging guest service by recognizing guests, anticipating their needs, and exceeding expectations.
• Follow the GUEST service model: greet guests warmly, make eye and ear contact and use their names, establish or anticipate needs, solve and own requests or complaints, and thank guests.
• Treat colleagues with respect and dignity and build solid relationships with them.
• Assist hotel operations in other areas when needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account 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.

What This Job Offers

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