Cook - Prep Cook

About This Role

Working as a Cook, you will play an important role in delivering fresh, high-quality meals and memorable dining experiences for guests across restaurant service, banquets, catering, breakfast operations, and special events. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, takes pride in food preparation, and loves being part of a collaborative culinary team. You will help prepare and present menu items with consistency, efficiency, and attention to detail while supporting smooth daily kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes, portioning guidelines, presentation standards, and food safety requirements
• Support daily kitchen operations across restaurant dining, breakfast service, banquets, catering, room service, and special events
• Assist with food preparation tasks including chopping, prepping ingredients, cooking, plating, and station setup
• Assist with breakfast cafe service and banquet event service based on hotel needs
• Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards across all food items and guest orders
• Ensure kitchen workstations remain clean, organized, stocked, and operational throughout shifts
• Follow food safety regulations, sanitation standards, HACCP guidelines, and health department requirements at all times
• Monitor food inventory levels and communicate supply or prep needs to culinary leadership
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and properly including grills, fryers, ovens, slicers, mixers, and prep tools
• Support banquet and catering functions by preparing food for meetings, events, weddings, and group dining experiences
• Collaborate closely with chefs, kitchen team members, and Food & Beverage staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Assist with minimizing food waste, maintaining kitchen efficiency, and supporting operational goals
• Help create a positive, safe, and team-focused kitchen environment aligned with Sonesta’s People People culture
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous cooking, restaurant, hotel, culinary, banquet, catering, or food service experience preferred
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, food safety standards, and sanitation procedures
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Ability to follow recipes, prep schedules, and kitchen procedures accurately
• Texas Food Handler certification required
• Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills