Cooks-2 at Royal Sonesta San Juan in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Job Description:

Job Description 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.

Job Description

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.


• 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.


• 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.

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, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Paid Vacation and Sick Days


• Paid Funeral Leave


• Sonesta Hotel Discounts


• Educational Assistance


• Paid Parental Leave


• Referral Incentive


• Doctor Clinic


• Sick Incentive


• Development Programs


• Milestone (Years of Service) Incentive


• Employee Cafeteria


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.