Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.56 - $18.83
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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
Employee Discount Programs
Shift meals or allowances
uniforms
safety shoes
Transportation support
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Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in providing integrated food services and facilities management solutions, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those they serve. With a presence across various sectors including healthcare, education, corporate, and government, Sodexo is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. The company’s core mission revolves around fostering social, economic, and environmental progress within the communities it operates, making it a trusted partner for comprehensive service solutions worldwide.

The Cook II position at Sodexo, located at SSM St. Anthony Hospital, is a full-time role offering an hourly wage ranging from $15.56 to $18.83. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining high standards of customer service and food safety. Working primarily the afternoon and evening shifts on varying days, this position provides an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals seeking a rewarding and stable career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

As a Cook II, you will be an essential team player focused on reducing food waste and enhancing food preparation efficiency. Your responsibilities include preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a wide variety of hot and cold food items across multiple meal periods such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special catered events. You will follow established recipes and preparation guidelines meticulously, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish served. This role may also involve serving customers at an a la carte or grill station, adding a direct customer service element to the food preparation process.

Additionally, the Cook II may take on supervisory responsibilities supporting management in overseeing daily operations and staff functions, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations. Punctuality and reliability are critical, as is fostering a positive, safe, and healthy working environment for all team members. The role may include varied duties depending on client needs and specific business requirements, offering diverse experience within the hospitality and food service industry.

Sodexo values adaptability, teamwork, reliability, and a passionate approach to food service, making the Cook II role an ideal fit for individuals dedicated to culinary excellence and customer satisfaction. The company emphasizes ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities through continuous training programs.

With a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well-being, including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, 401k plans, and employee discount programs, working at Sodexo means more than just a job—it means a chance to thrive both personally and professionally. Certain locations offer additional perks such as free shift meals, uniform provisions, safety shoes, and transportation support, reflecting Sodexo’s commitment to making their employees’ work life as comfortable and rewarding as possible.

Joining Sodexo means becoming part of an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace culture where you can be yourself and have your ideas and opinions valued. The company’s dedication to equal employment opportunities ensures a fair and respectful environment for all employees regardless of background or identity. This culture of inclusion and respect reinforces Sodexo’s position as a leading employer within the food service and facilities management industry.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3 to 4 years of related cooking experience preferred
  • ability to read and follow recipes
  • food safety knowledge
  • ability to work afternoon and evening shifts on varying days
  • punctuality and reliability
  • ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Job Qualifications

  • Team-oriented
  • adaptable
  • reliable
  • nurturer of a healthy and safe working environment
  • 3 to 4 years of related work experience preferred

Job Duties

  • Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special/catered events
  • read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items
  • prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station
  • support management in the daily oversight of key functions and employees during the normal course of business
  • attend work and show for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
  • perform other duties as assigned depending on business necessities and client requirements

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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