Senior Cook

UT Health Tyler, a leading healthcare establishment, is seeking a dedicated Senior Cook to join their team in partnership with Sodexo. Sodexo is a global leader in food service and facilities management, committed to enhancing daily life for clients and employees by delivering exceptional service and sustainable solutions. At UT Health Tyler, the environment is dynamic and patient-focused, striving to provide nutritious, high-quality meals that cater to a broad range of dietary needs. This role is crucial to maintaining the quality and safety standards expected in a healthcare setting, emphasizing teamwork, hygiene, and customer satisfaction.

As a Senior Cook with Sodexo at UT Health Tyler, you will play a vital role in preparing and presenting a variety of hot and cold dishes across multiple meal periods including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special catered events. This full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $16.50 to $17.87 per hour, with a work schedule encompassing mornings, afternoons, evenings, varying days, and rotating weekends. You will be part of a supportive and flexible working environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth.

Your responsibilities will include accurately following complex recipes and product directions to ensure consistent quality, utilizing advanced cooking techniques for small to large batch production, and supervising or training other production staff as required. Punctuality and reliability are essential, as is maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for all team members. Sodexo��s commitment to reducing food waste is a core aspect of this role, highlighting sustainability alongside culinary excellence.

Beyond the operational tasks, this senior-level cook position offers opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement through Sodexo’s comprehensive development programs. Benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing and that of your family, including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a 401k plan. Additional perks may be available depending on the work site, such as meal allowances, uniforms, safety footwear, and transportation support.

Sodexo champions inclusion, diversity, and equal employment opportunities, fostering a workplace where every employee is respected and valued. This job represents a unique chance to contribute to a meaningful cause, enhancing the health and satisfaction of patients and staff through your culinary expertise. Joining this team means more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a community that makes a positive impact every day.