Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $17.68
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Flexible work environment
ongoing training and development
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
discount programs
Free Shift Meals
uniforms
safety shoes
Public transportation support
parking

Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, providing comprehensive solutions that span food service, facilities management, and other integrated services worldwide. Established with a mission to create a better everyday experience for everyone, Sodexo emphasizes improving quality of life for clients, employees, and the communities it serves. With a strong commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, Sodexo fosters a workplace culture where every individual is respected and valued, making it an employer of choice in various industries including healthcare, education, corporate, and leisure sectors.

This opportunity is for a part-time Cook position located at UC Health Ridgeway Tower. The role offers an hourly wage of $17.68, making it an attractive option for individuals seeking flexible work hours with varying shifts, including day and open availability preferred. Working as a Cook at Sodexo means being part of a dynamic and diverse team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences through culinary excellence and exemplary food safety standards.

As a Cook, your primary responsibility is to prepare, portion, cook, and present a wide variety of hot and cold food items, adhering strictly to Sodexo’s culinary standards for quality, presentation, and consistency. This role requires working effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment, maintaining a clean and organized workstation, and ensuring food safety and sanitation protocols are followed meticulously. By contributing your skills, you directly support Sodexo’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

The position involves significant physical activity including walking, standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, and performing repetitive motions. You will engage closely with kitchen equipment and food-handling procedures, executing tasks that ensure meals are prepared safely and tastefully for all meal periods and special events. This role is ideally suited for someone who thrives in a team setting and is passionate about culinary arts and food preparation.

Sodexo not only provides a job but also offers opportunities for ongoing training, professional growth, and career advancement. Employees benefit from a flexible and supportive work environment designed to accommodate life’s important moments, reinforcing Sodexo’s dedication to employee well-being. Additional perks may include access to paid time off, holiday benefits, health insurance options like medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans such as 401(k), discount programs, and in some locations, site-specific benefits such as free meals during shifts, uniforms, safety shoes, and transportation support.

Joining Sodexo as a Cook means becoming part of an organization that values diversity and inclusion and commits to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. The company promotes a culture of belonging where your ideas and opinions are valued, contributing to a stronger and happier workplace. Candidates will find a place where they can grow, be themselves, and make a meaningful impact not just in food service but within the broader community Sodexo serves.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
  • 0 to 2 years of related work experience
  • Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and food-handling procedures preferred
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Good working knowledge of food preparation
  • Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment
  • Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
  • 0 to 2 years of related work experience
  • Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and food-handling procedures preferred
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Good working knowledge of food preparation
  • Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment
  • Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised

Job Duties

  • Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations
  • Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs
  • Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment
  • Attend work and show for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
  • Maintain a clean and organized workstation
  • Perform repetitive motions as required
  • Other duties may be assigned based on business necessities and client requirements

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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