Food Prep Helper

SodexoMagic is a dynamic joint venture partnership formed between NBA Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Sodexo, Inc., committed to delivering exceptional food services, facilities management, and integrated services across various sectors including corporations, healthcare facilities, educational institutions from K-12 schools to colleges and universities, and aviation lounges. As a certified minority-owned company, SodexoMagic is dedicated to fostering community partnerships and delivering creative, client-focused solutions throughout the locations it serves. The company prides itself on a culture that respects individuality, embraces diversity, and promotes a sense of belonging among employees. SodexoMagic offers a supportive and flexible work environment where employees’ voices are heard, their contributions valued, and their professional growth is encouraged. The company's core values emphasize fairness, respect, inclusivity, and equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics, ensuring that everyone can thrive and be themselves at work.

The Food Prep Helper position at SodexoMagic, located in Merck, Durham, offers a full-time employment opportunity with a competitive hourly wage ranging between $16.50 to $19.00 per hour. The role involves working varied shifts including mornings, afternoons, and evenings, with specific details communicated during the interview process. As a Food Prep Helper, you will serve as an essential support figure in the kitchen, responsible for assisting with food preparation and serving a diverse and vibrant menu. This role requires maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards across workstations and production equipment to ensure a safe and efficient kitchen environment. You will engage in reading and following recipes or product directions to prepare hot and cold foods, and you may also be involved in basic cooking tasks such as cooking vegetables or chicken for salads. Dependability and punctuality are essential as regular attendance for scheduled shifts is critical to the smooth operation of the team.

In addition to food preparation duties, this position emphasizes customer service, requiring you to interact positively with customers and create a welcoming atmosphere that enhances their dining experience. SodexoMagic values team-oriented, adaptable, and reliable individuals who contribute to a positive and safe working environment. The position also allows for additional responsibilities and tasks as needed depending on the specific client requirements and the business needs of various accounts.

Joining SodexoMagic as a Food Prep Helper means becoming part of a company that supports ongoing training and development, offering advancement opportunities that can transform a job into a rewarding career. The company provides comprehensive benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401k retirement plans, discount programs, and more. Certain locations may offer additional site-specific benefits such as free meals during shifts or allowances, uniforms, safety shoes, and support for public transportation or parking. SodexoMagic is committed to transparency regarding its benefits and job duties but also recognizes that these may vary by work location due to contractual arrangements. Employees are encouraged to discuss benefit options during the recruitment process to fully understand the offerings and support available to them.

Overall, this role is perfect for candidates seeking a meaningful, stable, and supportive work setting where their contributions directly impact the daily satisfaction of customers. As part of SodexoMagic’s team, Food Prep Helpers play a vital part in upholding the company’s reputation for quality food service and exceptional partner collaborations within local communities.