Cook I

Sodexo USA; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Access to training and development opportunities

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo USA is looking for a Cook I at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. You will prepare, portion, and cook food for various meal periods while adhering to culinary standards for quality and consistency.

The position requires food preparation in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring safety and efficiency. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and 0 to 2 years of related experience.

We offer a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid time off and medical coverage.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food following federal, state, and corporate standards.
• Follow recipes for preparing and cooking food items.
• Taste products and estimate food requirements.

Skills

Food preparation

Following recipes

Food handling procedures

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Cook I – Sodexo – LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL (CEDAR CREST)

Location: LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL – CEDAR CREST – 74848001

Workdays/Shift: Mornings and afternoon/evenings – varying days (details during interview)

Employment Type: Part‑time

Pay Range: $19 – $21 per hour

What You’ll Do

As a Cook I at Sodexo, you will be responsible for preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold food items for all meal periods and events in accordance with Sodexo’s culinary standards for quality, presentation, and consistency.

Working in a fast‑paced kitchen environment, this position ensures all food products are prepared safely, accurately, and efficiently while maintaining a clean and organized workstation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure high‑quality food service.
• Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs.
• Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.
• Walk or stand for extended periods during shifts that may exceed 8 hours.
• Reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds; occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive motions.
• Attend work and show up on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts.

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.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.

What We Offer

• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), discount programs, and more.
• Additional site‑specific benefits such as free “shift” meals (or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support, and/or parking.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.