Lead Production Cook

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, delivering integrated food service and facilities management solutions. With a presence in numerous countries, Sodexo focuses on enhancing the well-being of clients and employees alike by offering reliable, sustainable, and effective services across various sectors. The company is known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, creating environments where all employees are valued and respected. At Sodexo, employees are empowered to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the communities they serve, fostering economic, social, and environmental progress. Sodexo’s employee culture encourages fairness, respect, and individuality, ensuring that every team member can be themselves and have their voices heard.

The Lead Production Cook position at Sodexo, located at Western Digital UPA in San Jose, offers a full-time opportunity with a competitive pay range of $25.00 to $27.00 per hour. This role is essential in the food preparation team, focused on preparing and presenting nutritious and delicious dishes across multiple meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special or catered events. The Lead Production Cook acts as both a skilled culinary practitioner and a team leader, supporting management by overseeing key daily functions and guiding other employees during business hours. A critical part of this role is a dedication to reducing food waste and delivering excellent customer service by creating food that is not only tasty but also presented attractively.

Working in varying shifts with preferred open availability, the Lead Production Cook plays a vital role in ensuring that food standards meet Sodexo’s high-quality service commitment. This involves strict adherence to recipes and product directions to maintain consistency and quality, as well as versatility to operate in different kitchen stations, including a la carte and grill areas. The ideal candidate is not only skilled in culinary tasks but also embodies teamwork, reliability, and the ability to foster a safe and healthy work environment.

Sodexo values team-oriented and adaptable individuals, emphasizing a supportive workplace where employees can grow through ongoing training and development opportunities. Beyond the hourly wage, employees enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, 401k plans, and more. Site-specific perks may include free shift meals, uniforms, safety shoes, transportation assistance, and parking support.

In sum, this position offers more than a job; it is a chance to contribute positively to the organization's food service excellence while advancing one’s culinary career within a diverse and inclusive corporate culture committed to making every day better.