Campus Cook with Flexible Hours, Growth & Benefits

Sodexo; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Job summary

Sodexo at the University of Maine at Augusta is seeking a Cook I to prepare, portion, and present a variety of hot and cold foods for all meal periods and events. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow recipes, and uphold food safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, 0–2 years’ related experience, and the ability to read and follow a recipe unsupervised. The role offers a full-time schedule with benefits and opportunities for growth.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Reading recipes

Following instructions

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Sodexo at the University of Maine at Augusta is seeking a Cook I to prepare, portion, and present a variety of hot and cold foods for all meal periods and events. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow recipes, and uphold food safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, 0–2 years’ related experience, and the ability to read and follow a recipe unsupervised. The role offers a full-time schedule with benefits and opportunities for growth.