Cook - Flexible Hours in University Kitchen

Sodexo; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training & advancement

Benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Cook at the University of Maine at Orono to prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold foods for all meal periods and events, following Sodexo culinary standards. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain food safety and sanitation, and support teamwork to deliver quality dining experiences.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent, 0–2 years of food service experience, and the flexibility to work varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and food-handling procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good working knowledge of food preparation.
• 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.
• 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 preparation

Equipment operation

Follow instructions

Read recipes

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Cook at the University of Maine at Orono to prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold foods for all meal periods and events, following Sodexo culinary standards. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, maintain food safety and sanitation, and support teamwork to deliver quality dining experiences.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent, 0–2 years of food service experience, and the flexibility to work varying shifts.