Airport Lounge Prep Cook

Sodexo; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Cook for the Delta Sky Club at Tampa International Airport. You will join a polished, professional kitchen delivering a premium dining experience to travelers who expect quality.

We seek cooks who take pride in their craft and can work quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Requirements include 2+ years of professional cooking experience, strong food safety knowledge, and a willingness to pass TSA background checks and drug screening.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional cooking experience.
• Fast-paced, high-volume kitchen experience.
• Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Experience in upscale or hospitality environments is a plus.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute hot and cold menu items with consistency.
• Follow recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.
• Support buffet service and high-volume service periods.
• Contribute to a smooth, professional kitchen operation.

Skills

Pro cooking

Food safety

High-volume kitchen

Upscale hospitality

Team player

Job description

Now Hiring: Cook - Sodexo | Delta Sky Club. Location: Tampa International Airport (TPA). Pay: $17.75/hour / Weekly Pay. Open availability required (weekends & holidays). Selected candidates must be able to pass a TSA background check and drug screening. Elevate your culinary career with Sodexo. At the Delta Sky Club inside Tampa International Airport, you will be part of a polished, professional kitchen delivering a premium dining experience to travelers who expect quality. We're looking for cooks who take pride in their craft - people who move with purpose, care about presentation, and can keep up in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. If you've worked in strong kitchens and want something more refined and stable, this is a great next step.

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of professional cooking experience.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen operations.
• Experience in upscale or hospitality-driven environments is a plus (hotels, lounges, catering, restaurants, private clubs).
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and execute hot and cold menu items with consistency.
• Follow recipes and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.
• Support buffet service and high-volume service periods.
• Contribute to a smooth, professional kitchen operation.

What Makes This Role Different:

• Work in a premium, first-class lounge - not a typical restaurant setting.
• Be part of a professional, well-supported culinary team.
• Consistent workflow with a focus on quality over chaos.
• Opportunity to grow within Sodexo's nationwide network.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k).
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.