Cook I

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, dedicated to enhancing the daily lives of millions through a wide range of integrated solutions including food services, facilities management, and catering. At SSM Health St Marys Hospital in Madison, Sodexo is seeking dedicated culinary professionals to join their kitchen team in the role of Cook I. This position offers both full-time and part-time employment options with a pay rate of $18.90 per hour. The work schedule includes varying shifts, days, hours, and rotating weekends, allowing for some degree of flexibility to suit different availability needs.

Working as a Cook I at Sodexo within the healthcare environment involves preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold meal items across all meal periods and events. This role is vital in maintaining Sodexo’s high culinary standards of quality, presentation, and consistency, ensuring patients, visitors, and staff receive exceptional dining experiences. The position requires working in a fast-paced kitchen environment where safety, cleanliness, efficiency, and organization are paramount.

The Cook I contributes to the success of Sodexo’s commitment to food safety and sanitation, adhering strictly to federal, state, and corporate guidelines. Responsibilities may vary depending on the specific account or client needs but generally include preparing meals according to set recipes, seasoning and tasting foods, checking production levels, and maintaining comprehensive records to facilitate inventory management and supply requisition. Physical demands of this role include significant mobility such as walking and standing for extended periods, lifting up to 35 pounds regularly, and occasionally up to 50 pounds, as well as performing repetitive motions inherent in kitchen work.

Sodexo values its employees, promoting a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging, and providing a supportive and flexible working environment. This allows kitchen staff to balance professional and personal lives with ease. Employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities to advance their culinary skills and career prospects. Comprehensive benefits packages include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, 401k plans, and several discount programs. Certain locations may offer additional perks like free shift meals, uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation assistance, and parking support.

Sodexo's mission extends beyond just a job; it’s about creating a better everyday for everyone involved and contributing positively to the community’s social and environmental well-being. Employees who join Sodexo become part of a respected organization known for fairness, respect, and equal employment opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, disability, or any other protected status. The Cook I role at Sodexo in SSM Health St Marys Hospital offers an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to grow their culinary expertise within a supportive, dynamic, and ethical organization committed to excellence.