Cook - Part Time

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation•Royal Sonesta Chicago River North, IL

11d•$27 - $28

About The Position

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 Position Summary The Cook 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 orders according to quality standards. The Cook shall maintain a safe work environment and follow established sanitation and safety standards. The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and providing exceptional guest service. Work Environment Must be able work in a fast-paced environment. Majority of work takes place indoors. Must be able to tolerate extreme temperatures - i.e. freezers, loading dock.

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.
Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation preferred.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).

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.
Adhere to established safety and sanitation guidelines.
Adhere to uniform and grooming standards.
Perform other duties or projects as requested by management.