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Senior Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.00 - $19.00
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
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Benefits

Flexible work environment
Training and development opportunities
Paid Time Off
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Discount Programs
shift meals
uniforms
safety shoes
Transportation support
parking

Job Description

SodexoMagic is a unique joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson and SodexoMagic, Inc. This certified minority-owned company specializes in delivering food services, facilities management, and integrated services to a diverse range of clients across various sectors, including corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and aviation lounges. With a strong commitment to community engagement and local partnerships, SodexoMagic creatively addresses client needs while fostering inclusivity and respect in the workplace. The company values each employee as an individual, promoting a culture of belonging and equal opportunity regardless of background or personal characteristics. SodexoMagic is dedicated to offering fair treatment, respecting diverse perspectives, and creating a supportive environment where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully.

The Senior Cook position at SodexoMagic, located at Morehouse College, offers a full-time employment opportunity with a competitive pay range of $18.00 to $19.00 per hour. This role involves preparing a variety of nutritious and appealing dishes while ensuring excellent customer service at all times. Senior Cooks are responsible for cooking, portioning, and presenting hot and cold food items across multiple meal periods such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special catered events. This role requires proficiency in following complex recipes, producing small to large batch goods using classical and contemporary cooking techniques, and occasionally overseeing production staff by training and assigning tasks. The Senior Cook must also be punctual and maintain satisfactory attendance for scheduled shifts that typically fall in the afternoon and evening with varying days and rotating weekends. Aside from culinary skills, the ideal candidate is a team player and actively contributes to reducing food waste while cultivating a healthy and safe work environment. The role allows for growth and development through ongoing training, with benefit packages that support overall wellbeing, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, and employee discounts. SodexoMagic also offers additional location-specific benefits, such as free meals during shifts, uniforms, safety shoes, transportation support, or parking. Those interested in making an impact through quality food service and being part of a mission-driven company will find this Senior Cook role both rewarding and engaging.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 4 or more years of related work experience preferred
  • ability to follow complex cooking instructions and recipes
  • ability to work afternoons, evenings, varying days, and rotating weekends
  • reliable attendance and punctuality
  • strong teamwork and communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Team-oriented
  • adaptable
  • reliable
  • nurturing 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 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 production staff, train and assign tasks
  • Attend work and show for scheduled shifts on time with satisfactory regularity
  • Perform other duties as assigned depending on business necessities and client requirements

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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