Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

Sodexo; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Benefits package

Shift meals / uniforms / parking

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Cook in San Diego to prepare and present a variety of hot and cold items for meals and events. You will follow Sodexo’s culinary standards, work in a fast-paced kitchen, and ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency at all times.

The role requires compliance with recipes and production planning, with potential for additional duties based on account needs. Benefits include training, supportive environment, and comprehensive programs.

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, 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

Food safety

Recipe reading

Kitchen equipment

Food preparation

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Cook in San Diego to prepare and present a variety of hot and cold items for meals and events. You will follow Sodexo’s culinary standards, work in a fast-paced kitchen, and ensure food safety, quality, and efficiency at all times.

The role requires compliance with recipes and production planning, with potential for additional duties based on account needs. Benefits include training, supportive environment, and comprehensive programs.