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Senior Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.00 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Flexible work environment
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k
Employee Discount Programs
Free shift meals (site-specific)
Uniforms (site-specific)
Safety shoes (site-specific)
Public transportation support (site-specific)
Parking (site-specific)

Job Description

Sodexo Live is a leading global provider of food service, catering, and integrated facilities management solutions. With a commitment to creating a better everyday for everyone, Sodexo Live focuses on improving the quality of life for the people they serve, while also contributing positively to the economic, social, and environmental progress in their communities. The company partners with a diverse range of clients, offering memorable customer experiences and exceptional service backed by a strong dedication to fairness, respect, and inclusion in the workplace. Sodexo Live’s workplace culture values individuality, fosters belonging, and encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work, making it a dynamic and supportive employer in the hospitality industry.

The Senior Cook position at Sodexo Live, located at the NCAA Hall of Champions, offers an on-call part-time employment opportunity with a pay range of $18.00 to $19.00 per hour. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for culinary arts and customer service, who thrive in team-oriented, adaptable environments and have a keen sense to reduce food waste while preparing high-quality nutritious meals. Working primarily across varying shifts with open availability preferred, the Senior Cook at Sodexo Live will prepare and present a variety of hot and cold food items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special catered events. The role demands adherence to complex recipes and product directions, execution of advanced cooking, plating and garnishing techniques, and potentially overseeing production staff and assigning tasks.

Senior Cooks are vital in delivering the highest quality of food service to customers at all times, ensuring satisfaction and a positive dining experience. They demonstrate reliability by attending scheduled shifts punctually and maintain a healthy and safe working environment. Beyond food preparation, they serve as role models and leaders within the kitchen, mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative, nurturing atmosphere. This role offers flexibility, continuous development opportunities including ongoing training, and access to a comprehensive benefits package. These benefits support personal and family wellbeing and include paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, 401k plans, discount programs, and more. Depending on the location, additional site-specific benefits such as free meals during shifts, uniforms, safety shoes, and transportation support may be available.

Joining Sodexo Live as a Senior Cook means becoming part of a company that highly values each employee’s contribution, upholds equal employment opportunities, and seeks to build a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. This role is suited for experienced culinary professionals looking to balance quality food preparation with excellent customer service in an inspiring, inclusive, and forward-thinking company.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 4 years of related cooking experience preferred
  • Ability to follow complex recipes and food safety regulations
  • Availability to work varying shifts including days and hours with open availability preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work well in a team environment

Job Qualifications

  • Team-oriented and adaptable
  • Reliable and able to nurture a healthy and safe working environment
  • 4 or more years of related work experience preferred

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
  • Oversee 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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