Cocinero Senior

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, dedicated to improving the day-to-day lives of individuals and fostering a better life for all. Operating worldwide, it provides an integrated range of services including food service, catering, facilities management, and other comprehensive solutions to various sectors. Sodexo partners with its clients to deliver memorable experiences to both consumers and employees, striving to contribute positively to economic, social, and environmental development in the communities where it operates. The company values fairness, respect, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that every employee is treated with dignity and encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Sodexo’s commitment to equal employment opportunities spans all protected groups and fosters a culture of belonging where ideas and opinions are valued.

The Senior Cook position at Sodexo, specifically located at Gonzaga University, is a full-time role offering an hourly wage range of $20.75 to $23.75. This position requires an open availability to work any shift, with specific scheduling details provided during the interview process. The Senior Cook plays a vital role in delivering high-quality food service by preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold food items for multiple meal periods including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events such as catering. This role requires a strong passion for food, excellent customer service skills, and adherence to waste reduction practices.

The Senior Cook collaborates closely with team members to ensure efficiency and precision in food production, following complex recipes and product instructions. The job involves utilizing advanced classical and contemporary cooking techniques to produce batches of baked and cooked goods with attention to quality and presentation. Additionally, there may be supervisory responsibilities including training, assigning tasks to production staff, and maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment.

Sodexo values individuals who are adaptable, reliable, and committed to promoting a safe working atmosphere. With a preferred experience of four or more years in relevant culinary work, the ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, teamwork spirit, and professionalism to their role. Sodexo also emphasizes continuous learning and career growth, offering opportunities for training and advancement.

Benefits include a supportive and flexible work environment that allows employees to balance work with important life moments. Employees gain access to comprehensive benefits supporting their well-being and that of their families including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance options, tuition reimbursement, 401k retirement plans, discounts, and additional site-specific perks such as free meals during shifts, uniforms, safety shoes, and help with public transportation or parking costs.

Sodexo encourages candidates to discuss any questions about benefits and job functions during the interview, acknowledging that some benefits and duties may vary by contract or location. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to be part of a company that values purpose, diversity, and quality food service excellence, while supporting employee growth and quality of life.