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Production Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $20.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Flexible work environment
Training and Development
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k

Job Description

Sodexo is a leading global provider of food services and facilities management, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities. With operations spanning various industries including healthcare, education, corporate, and government sectors, Sodexo strives to create a better everyday experience for its clients and employees alike. The company is recognized for its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability, fostering a workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and encouraged to thrive. Sodexo’s comprehensive service offerings range from catering and food service management to integrated facilities management solutions, enabling clients to focus on their core business while Sodexo ensures operational excellence and exceptional experiences.

The Production Cook position at Sodexo, located at Iroquois Nursing Home, offers both full-time and part-time employment opportunities with a competitive pay rate of $20 per hour. This role is integral to maintaining Sodexo's culinary standards by preparing, cooking, portioning, and presenting a variety of hot and cold food items across multiple meal periods and events. Working primarily afternoon and evening shifts with varying days and rotating weekends, the Production Cook operates within a fast-paced kitchen environment where efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to food safety regulations are paramount.

The ideal candidate will support Sodexo’s mission by delivering high-quality dishes that meet established standards for taste, presentation, and consistency. Responsibilities include following recipes and product directions, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and corporate food safety guidelines, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workstation. Attention to detail in taste testing, menu reading, and food production records is crucial, along with the physical ability to perform tasks such as standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

This role also emphasizes teamwork and flexibility, as duties may vary based on client needs and business requirements. Sodexo offers a supportive and flexible work environment that values the individual, and employees can expect access to ongoing training, career advancement opportunities, and a full suite of benefits designed to support their wellbeing and that of their families.

Overall, the Production Cook role at Sodexo is perfect for individuals seeking a meaningful position in a reputable company that prioritizes quality, respect, and growth. Whether starting a career or building upon previous culinary experience, candidates in this role contribute directly to an exceptional dining experience in a healthcare setting, reinforcing Sodexo’s commitment to making a positive difference every day.

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 of 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
  • Significant walking or other means of mobility
  • Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, throughout the entire duration of a shift, which may exceed 8 hours
  • Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions
  • Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
  • Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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