Cook

Cook Position at Sonesta Denver (Downtown)

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.

Position Title: Cook

Location: Sonesta Denver (Downtown)

Department: Culinary

Reports To: Executive Chef

Type: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range: $23.00 to $26.00 per hour

Application Deadline: August 29th, 2026

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.
• Operate dish machine, clean and sanitize pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils.
• Store all clean pots and pans, china, glassware, flatware, kitchen equipment and other utensils to its proper storage location using care to minimize breakage.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and food preparation areas.
• Sweep and mop all kitchen floors and other assigned areas.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash.
• Service food for the Employee Cafeteria as specified by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• 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.

Pay: $25.00 to $26.00 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific/overall experience.

Application Deadline: This job posting will be closed on August 29th, 2026