Job Description
The Cook II prepares a variety of foods in conjunction according to established recipes and procedures or by special instruction from Chef-in-Charge.
Job Description
- Must be fully familiar with all aspects of pantry work.
- Must be proficient in salad making, cold plates, buffets, and banquet dish-ups.
- Must be able to use a knife, slicing machine, and grater.
- High school/culinary classes/ diploma preferred.
- At least two to five years of pantry experience in comparable operations.
- Must have Food Handler Certificate
- Regular and Punctual Attendance
- Ability to adhere to grooming standards.
- Ability to lift and move approximately 30 pounds.
- Ability to bend and reach on a daily basis.
- Ability to operate and control power meat slicer, buffalo chopper equipment.
- Ability to move freely within a small area.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motion and/or fine motor skills, (such as chopping and slicing).
- Ability to clean as you go in the kitchen area.
- Ability to work in temperature extremes.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic.
- Ability to read or understand diagrams, and count.
- Not infected by diseases transmitted through the food supply as designated by the Public Health services.
- Ability to sustain direct contact with the public; must establish a high degree of customer service, (smile, eye contact, positive personal presentation, etc.), and high volume interaction with guests and staff.
Job Tasks:
- Responsible for production of all cold plates and garnishes on the daily menu.
- Responsible for all cold appetizers
- Responsible for production of cold buffet items for banquets.
- Assist in special sandwich and hors d’ouvres preparations.
- To ensure that pantry section is neat and tidy at all times.
- Comply with all hotel and departmental safety and loss control procedures.
- Adheres to dress code, grooming, and hygiene standards.
- Reports all safety hazards to the supervisors including accidents and potential safety hazards immediately to the Security Department.
- Attends all mandatory department, hotel, or training meetings.
- Observe and enforce all objective policy standards and procedures set forth by the Executive Chef.
- Operate and control power meat slicer, buffalo chopper equipment.
- Be familiar with all aspects of pantry work.
- Be proficient in salad making, cold palates, buffets, and banquet dish-ups.
- Maintain cleanliness of workstation area and communicate to supervisor any maintenance needed to keep equipment in good working order.
- Maintain a pleasant and courteous attitude, making our customers your number one priority.
- To perform any other tasks as assigned by Management.
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
- 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
- Employee Parking
- Employee Meals
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.