Cook - Flexible Shifts & Quality Kitchen Impact

Sodexo; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Benefits package

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Cook at a hospital account to prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold items for all meals and events. Work in a fast-paced kitchen with emphasis on safe handling, quality presentation, and efficient workstation setup.

The role requires following recipes, adhering to standards, and collaborating with a team to deliver a high-quality dining experience across shifts. Flexibility with weekends may be needed.

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 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 handling

Kitchen equipment

Recipe following

Written instructions

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Cook at a hospital account to prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold items for all meals and events. Work in a fast-paced kitchen with emphasis on safe handling, quality presentation, and efficient workstation setup.

The role requires following recipes, adhering to standards, and collaborating with a team to deliver a high-quality dining experience across shifts. Flexibility with weekends may be needed.