
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $18.90
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
discount programs
Job Description
Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, dedicated to enhancing the experiences of clients and employees across multiple sectors including food service, facilities management, and integrated solutions. With a commitment to creating a better everyday for everyone, Sodexo operates in numerous countries worldwide, providing essential services that improve economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities it serves. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive culture where employees are respected, their ideas valued, and their personal and professional development encouraged. Sodexo offers comprehensive benefits and training programs, aiming to build rewarding career paths for its workforce. At the SSM Health St Marys Hospital in Madison, Sodexo is seeking Cook I positions for both full-time and part-time employment, offering a competitive pay rate of $18.90 per hour and a flexible schedule with open availability across all shifts.
The role of Cook I at Sodexo entails preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a wide range of hot and cold food items for various meal periods and special events, strictly adhering to Sodexo’s culinary standards for quality, presentation, and consistency. Working in a fast-paced kitchen within the healthcare environment, the Cook I ensures food safety and sanitation, maintains an organized workstation, and contributes to a positive team dynamic. Preparing food involves following recipes and product directions accurately for items such as soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts. This role requires physical stamina, including walking or standing for extended periods and the ability to lift and move food supplies safely. The position demands attention to detail, a commitment to cleanliness, and flexibility to perform other duties as required by business needs or client-specific requirements. Candidates can expect a supportive work environment with ample opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career advancement within a company that is committed to employee well-being and satisfaction. Sodexo also provides a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans, with some locations offering additional perks such as uniforms and meal allowances. This position is ideal for individuals seeking a meaningful role in a dynamic team environment dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences in a healthcare setting.
The role of Cook I at Sodexo entails preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a wide range of hot and cold food items for various meal periods and special events, strictly adhering to Sodexo’s culinary standards for quality, presentation, and consistency. Working in a fast-paced kitchen within the healthcare environment, the Cook I ensures food safety and sanitation, maintains an organized workstation, and contributes to a positive team dynamic. Preparing food involves following recipes and product directions accurately for items such as soups, meats, vegetables, and desserts. This role requires physical stamina, including walking or standing for extended periods and the ability to lift and move food supplies safely. The position demands attention to detail, a commitment to cleanliness, and flexibility to perform other duties as required by business needs or client-specific requirements. Candidates can expect a supportive work environment with ample opportunities for ongoing training, development, and career advancement within a company that is committed to employee well-being and satisfaction. Sodexo also provides a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans, with some locations offering additional perks such as uniforms and meal allowances. This position is ideal for individuals seeking a meaningful role in a dynamic team environment dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences in a healthcare 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 with 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 to ensure high-quality food service is provided
- 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
- Perform significant walking or other means of mobility during shift
- Walk or stand for extended periods of time throughout the entire duration of a shift which may exceed 8 hours
- Reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds
- Perform repetitive motions
- Attend work and show for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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