Cook — Flexible Shifts, Growth & Great Benefits

Sodexo; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and supportive work culture

Training and development opportunities

Extensive benefits including PTO, 401k

Job summary

Sodexo at Salve Regina University is seeking a Cook to prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold items across all meal periods and events in accordance with culinary standards.

The role requires accuracy, speed, and safe food handling in a fast-paced kitchen, with responsibilities that may vary by account and be assigned as needed. Full-time position with flexible shifts; benefits available.

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, 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

Reading recipes

Kitchen equipment

Written and verbal instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sodexo at Salve Regina University is seeking a Cook to prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold items across all meal periods and events in accordance with culinary standards.

The role requires accuracy, speed, and safe food handling in a fast-paced kitchen, with responsibilities that may vary by account and be assigned as needed. Full-time position with flexible shifts; benefits available.