Cook

Sodexo; Van Winkle (MS); On-site; USD 17,908 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

SodexoMagic at Jackson State University invites a Cook to prepare nutritious dishes with care, focusing on customer service and food safety. You’ll work as part of a team to support breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered events, ensuring quality and consistency across meals.

Open shifts, varying days, and full-time hours offer stability while you develop cooking skills and contribute to a positive dining experience for students and staff.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of previous related experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and/or cold items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events.
• Read and follow basic recipes and product directions.
• May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte or grill station.
• Attend shifts on time with regularity and complete assigned duties.
• Support food waste reduction and maintain a safe, healthy kitchen environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Customer service

Job description

CookLocation: JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY - 45697004Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.Employment Type: Full-timePay Range: $13 per hour - $16 per hourUniversity students with restrictions on number of hours they can work, including international students, should apply for open student worker positions at the school they attend. You can search student worker jobs here (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/7nq0G05)Working with SodexoMagic is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.What You’ll Do: As a Cook at SodexoMagic, you are also a team player and food waste reducer. You’ll prepare and create nutritious dishes while putting customer service at the heart of everything you do. Your passion for food and warm smile will make a positive impact and brighten the day of those you serve.Responsibilities include:Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, may include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food itemsMay prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill stationAttends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularityOther duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.What You Bring:Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.0 – 2 years of previous related experience is beneficial.Link to full Job descriptionWhat We Offer:Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a careerFull array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.In addition to SodexoMagic’s standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.Link to benefits summaryOverall, SodexoMagic strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about SodexoMagic’s benefit offerings during the interview process.Who we are:SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and SodexoMagic. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and SodexoMagic, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.