Cook I

Sodexo; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Benefits package

Shift meals

Job summary

Sodexo Live is hiring a Cook I for on-site work at Music City Center. You will prepare nutritious dishes, focus on customer service, and contribute to a positive dining experience for guests. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and food safety in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers varied shifts, full-time employment, and opportunities to grow through training and advancement programs within Sodexo Live. Benefits and a supportive work culture are highlighted in the description.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of related kitchen/cook experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including weekends.
• Positive attitude and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold dishes for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and events.
• Read and follow recipes and product directions.
• May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte or grill station.
• Attend shifts on time with regularity.
• Other duties as required by account needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Customer service mindset

Job description

Cook I

Location: MUSIC CITY CENTER - 93197001

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $19.5 - $19.5

Working with Sodexo Live is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

As a Cook I at Sodexo Live, you are also a team player and food waste reducer. You’ll prepare and create nutritious dishes while putting customer service at the heart of everything you do. Your passion for food and warm smile will make a positive impact and brighten the day of those you serve.

Responsibilities include:

• Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, may include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
• Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items
• May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station
• 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.

What You Bring:

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• 0 – 2 years of previous related experience is beneficial.

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What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo Live’s standard, some locations may offer additional site‑specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

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Overall, Sodexo Live strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo Live’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

At Sodexo Live, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo Live partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. 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. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.