Campus Cook I: Flexible Shifts & Career Growth

Sodexo; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training and advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package with PT

Site-specific perks (free shift meals/

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Cook I at Merrimack College to prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold items for all meals and events. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, following Sodexo’s culinary standards for quality, safety, and sanitation, while keeping a clean workstation and supporting teamwork.

The role requires 0–2 years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and ability to read and follow recipes unsupervised.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 0 to 2 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and food-handling procedures preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good working knowledge of food preparation.
• Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided.
• Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments.
• Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, throughout the entire duration of a shift, which may exceed 8 hours.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Skills

Read recipes

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma / GED or equivalent

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Cook I at Merrimack College to prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold items for all meals and events. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, following Sodexo’s culinary standards for quality, safety, and sanitation, while keeping a clean workstation and supporting teamwork.

The role requires 0–2 years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and ability to read and follow recipes unsupervised.