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Senior Catering Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $22.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Flexible work environment
ongoing training and development
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k

Job Description

Sodexo is a global leader in quality of life services, providing a wide range of integrated solutions including food service, catering, and facilities management. The company is dedicated to improving the quality of life for its clients and employees and contributing to social, economic, and environmental progress within communities worldwide. Known for its inclusive and supportive workplace culture, Sodexo values diversity, fairness, and respect, ensuring that every team member can thrive by being themselves. With a presence in various sectors such as education, healthcare, corporate, and government, Sodexo offers dynamic career opportunities that emphasize professional growth and personal fulfillment. As part of their mission to create a better everyday for everyone, Sodexo places strong importance on providing its employees with comprehensive benefits and a positive work environment.

The Senior Catering Cook position at Sodexo, located in Aiken, USA, is a full-time role with a pay range of $18 to $22 per hour. This role offers varying shifts including days, hours, and occasional weekends or holidays, offering flexibility to candidates. The Senior Catering Cook plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality catering services by preparing and presenting a variety of nutritious and appealing dishes for different meal periods such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special catered events. This position demands a strong commitment to culinary excellence, customer satisfaction, and efficient food production processes.

In this role, the Senior Catering Cook is not only responsible for cooking but also for reducing food waste and maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. Candidates will follow complex recipes and use both classical and contemporary cooking techniques to produce small and large batch goods with precision. Beyond culinary skills, the position may involve supervising production staff, training new employees, and managing task assignments to ensure smooth kitchen operations. Punctuality and reliability are essential, as is the ability to adapt to the specific needs of different accounts and clients served by Sodexo.

This position is ideal for team-oriented culinary professionals who are passionate about food service and eager to contribute positively to their work environment. Candidates with four or more years of related cooking experience will find this role particularly suitable, though adaptability and a willingness to nurture a healthy and safe workplace are equally important. Sodexo’s commitment to employee well-being and development means that the Senior Catering Cook will have access to ongoing training, career advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits designed to support both personal and professional life.

Overall, working at Sodexo as a Senior Catering Cook is an opportunity to be part of a respected company that values its employees, embraces diversity and inclusion, and encourages growth and success in every role. This position offers a rewarding career path for individuals who want to make a meaningful impact through their culinary skills and teamwork in the catering industry.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 4 or more years of related work experience preferred
  • Ability to work varying shifts including days, some weekends and holidays
  • Ability to follow recipes and food safety standards
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Physical ability to stand for long periods and perform cooking duties
  • Punctuality and reliability

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 4 or more years of related work experience preferred
  • Strong culinary knowledge and skills
  • Ability to follow complex recipes and cooking techniques
  • Experience in food service or catering environments
  • Team-oriented with excellent communication skills
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

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
  • Follow complex recipes and/or product directions
  • Produce small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical and contemporary cooking, plating and garnishing techniques
  • May have oversight over the production staff train and assign tasks
  • Attend work and show for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
  • Perform other duties as assigned based on business necessities and client requirements

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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