Banquet Cook

Position: Banquet Cook 2
** We’re Sonesta International Hotels.
** The 8th largest hotel company in the U.S.—and growing fast.

An epic blend of full-service and focused hotels in major cities, Sonesta’s uniquely diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties makes us everywhere you want to be. Driven by the human side of hospitality, we deliver service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and experiences that truly connect.
** Together We Thrive**—bringing quality, value, and amazing hospitality to every guest, every stay, across 1000+ properties in eight countries and counting.
** Job Description Summary
** The Banquet Cook 2 sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission by always going above and beyond for our guests and coworkers. The role’s primary responsibility is to prepare and produce food for events according to quality standards. The Banquet Cook 2 shall maintain a safe work environment and follow established sanitation and safety standards.
The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and a commitment to providing exceptional guest service.
** Job Description
**** Work Environment
*** Must be able work in a fast-paced environment.
* The majority of work takes place indoors.
* Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e., freezers, loading dock.
** Physical Demands
*** Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
* Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching.
* Ability to stand during the entire shift.
** Expected Hours of Work
*** Must be flexible to work variable days of the week, including weekends and holidays.
* Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
* Ten to twelve-hour shifts are sometimes required.
** Education and Experience
*** Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation preferred.
* Minimum of three (3) years of cooking experience.
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
** Principal duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:
*** Produce all food orders in a timely and consistent manner, adhering to established quality standards. Test food to ensure the quality and consistency of all meals served.
* Operate all kitchen equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
* Read and understand banquet event orders (BEOs)
* Follow the detailed banquet prep list as written by the Chef.
* Handle and store food items safely and keep the work area clean and sanitized.  Including all opening and closing duties.
* Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
* Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
* Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.
** Qualifications and Skills
*** 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,s and fellow employees.
* Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience.
* Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, effectively with guests, vendors, and co-workers.
* Produce all food orders in a timely and consistent manner following established quality standards. Test food to ensure the quality and consistency of all meals served.
* Operate all kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.
* Handle and store food items safely and keep the work area clean and sanitized.  Including all opening and closing duties.
* Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
* Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
* Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.
** Additional Job Information/Anticipated
**** Pay Range
** Pay Range $17.50-$18.00/hr base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and job-specific experience/overall experience.
** Benefits
* * Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and…