Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.00 - $17.00
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Benefits

Flexible work environment
ongoing training
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
discount programs
Free Meals
uniforms
safety shoes
Transportation support

Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in food services and facilities management, dedicated to enhancing quality of life and contributing to community development through exceptional service. The company operates worldwide, partnering with various clients to provide integrated solutions including food service, catering, and facility management. Sodexo emphasizes a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging, fostering an environment where employees are valued for their individuality and offered equitable opportunities regardless of background or personal characteristics. The company supports professional growth by offering ongoing training, advancement opportunities, and comprehensive benefits aimed at improving employees' wellbeing.

This particular position is for a Cook based at Wisconsin Lutheran College, offering flexibility in employment as either full-time or part-time with pay ranging between $15.00 and $17.00 per hour. The work schedule primarily involves afternoons and evenings on varying days, with specific details provided during the interview process. The Cook role at Sodexo is focused on preparing and presenting high-quality hot and cold food items in accordance with Sodexo's culinary standards. It requires working efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment, ensuring all food preparation is safe, accurate, and consistent while maintaining a clean and well-organized workstation.

The Cook supports Sodexo’s mission to deliver exceptional dining experiences by producing dishes that meet quality and presentation standards. Responsibilities include following recipes and food safety regulations, portioning and cooking food items, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Physical demands of the role involve standing or walking for long durations, lifting items up to 50 pounds, and performing repetitive motions. The job also requires punctuality and reliability, as well as the ability to adapt to varied duties based on client and business needs.

Candidates for this position should have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience, with 0 to 2 years of related work experience preferred. Familiarity with kitchen equipment and food-handling procedures is highly desirable, along with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and read recipes independently. Sodexo provides a supportive and flexible work environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement. Benefits include paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, a 401k plan, discount programs, and in some locations additional perks such as free meals, uniforms, safety shoes, and transportation support.

Overall, this Cook position offers individuals the chance to join a reputable company committed to creating a positive impact while building a rewarding career. Sodexo values diversity, inclusivity, and work-life balance, making this an excellent opportunity for those passionate about culinary arts and delivering outstanding food service in an educational setting.

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
  • 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

No experience required


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