Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth in Food Service

Sodexo; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401k

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Cook I in Tampa to prepare, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold dishes for meals and events. You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen, following Sodexo culinary standards while maintaining safety, quality, and cleanliness.

The role emphasizes teamwork and accurate portioning in a dynamic service environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and 0–2 years of related experience, with basic equipment knowledge and the ability to follow recipes and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.
• Knowledge of basic operation of kitchen equipment and food-handling procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present hot and cold food items per Sodexo standards.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Follow recipes and portion control; maintain workstation cleanliness.
• Support kitchen teamwork and adapt to account-specific requirements.

Skills

Food handling

Kitchen equipment

Follow instructions

Food preparation

Reading recipes

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Cook I in Tampa to prepare, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold dishes for meals and events. You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen, following Sodexo culinary standards while maintaining safety, quality, and cleanliness.

The role emphasizes teamwork and accurate portioning in a dynamic service environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and 0–2 years of related experience, with basic equipment knowledge and the ability to follow recipes and