Cook — Flexible Hours + Training & Benefits

Sodexo; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Cook at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA. This full-time role involves preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold foods for all meals and events, following Sodexo’s culinary standards and safety practices.

The position requires adherence to recipes, strong kitchen teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma and up to 2 years of related experience; availability to work varied

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 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 with 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, 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

Follow instructions

Equipment familiarity

Read recipes

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Cook at DeSales University in Center Valley, PA. This full-time role involves preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold foods for all meals and events, following Sodexo’s culinary standards and safety practices.

The position requires adherence to recipes, strong kitchen teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma and up to 2 years of related experience; availability to work varied