Job Description Summary

　　The Lead 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 for events according to quality standards. The Lead Cook shall maintain a safe work environment and follow established sanitation and safety standards.

　　Job Description

　　Job Description

　　Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

　　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.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 entire shift.Expected Hours of Work

　　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).Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.Education and Experience

　　Relevant experience in restaurant or hotel food preparation preferred.Minimum of three (5) years cooking experience.High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

　　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.Read and understand banquet event orders (BEOs)Follow detailed banquet prep list as written by the Chef.Handle and store food items safely and keep 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 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.Additional Job Information/Anticipated

　　Pay Range

　　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 InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsUpon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity