Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $24.00 - $26.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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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 plan
discount programs
shift meals
uniforms
safety shoes
Public transportation support
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Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, providing integrated solutions in food service, facilities management, and catering to various industries including healthcare, education, and corporate sectors. Operating with a strong commitment to social responsibility, sustainability, and inclusivity, Sodexo strives to create a better everyday experience for both customers and employees. The company's presence across numerous locations worldwide showcases its ability to adapt to local needs while maintaining high standards of service quality and innovation. At Sodexo, employees are valued and respected for their individuality, and the company fosters a culture of belonging where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are embraced. This inclusive environment, coupled with a focus on professional growth and well-being, makes Sodexo a desirable employer for those seeking meaningful career opportunities.

The Cook position at Sodexo, located at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, offers both full-time and part-time employment options with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $24.00 to $26.00. The role entails preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold food items in accordance with Sodexo's culinary standards for quality and consistency. Working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, the Cook ensures that all food is prepared safely and efficiently, maintaining cleanliness and organization of the workstation. This position is crucial to delivering an exceptional dining experience for hospital patients, staff, and visitors.

Cooks at Sodexo follow federal, state, and corporate guidelines to maintain food safety and service quality. They prepare meals based on recipes and product directions, taste and adjust seasonings as needed, and manage inventory to ensure proper supply levels. Physical stamina is important in this role, as it requires standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, and performing repetitive tasks. Sodexo encourages teamwork and quality standards adherence, ensuring every meal served meets client and business expectations. Employees benefit from ongoing training and development programs aimed at career progression, as well as a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance. The company also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, 401k plans, discount programs, and site-specific perks such as free meals, uniforms, and transportation support.

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 for consumption in eating establishments
  • Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment
  • Significant walking or other means of mobility
  • Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, throughout the entire duration of a shift, which may exceed 8 hours
  • Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift move 50 pounds
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions
  • Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
  • Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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