Campus Lead Cook — Dinner & Events

Sodexo; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Discount programs

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Lead Cook at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. You will prepare nutritious dishes, serve customers, and support daily operations with a focus on food waste reduction. Weekday afternoons/evenings, full-time schedule, and competitive hourly pay are offered. Training and benefits accompany the role.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and maintaining a safe kitchen environment while delivering high-quality meals across multiple service periods.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and able to maintain a safe working environment.
• Experience in food service or similar environment preferred.
• Commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow basic recipes and product directions for preparing various items.
• Accurately prepare, portion, cook, and present hot or cold dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner or events.
• May operate a grill station or serve customers at an a la carte service.

Skills

Team player

Food waste reducer

Customer service

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Lead Cook at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. You will prepare nutritious dishes, serve customers, and support daily operations with a focus on food waste reduction. Weekday afternoons/evenings, full-time schedule, and competitive hourly pay are offered. Training and benefits accompany the role.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and maintaining a safe kitchen environment while delivering high-quality meals across multiple service periods.