Cook I: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

Sodexo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible environment

Training & advancement

Comprehensive benefits

Site-specific perks

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Cook I in Columbus for a full-time position in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold foods across meal periods while upholding Sodexo’s culinary standards for quality and safety.

The role requires 0–2 years of experience, ability to read recipes, and strong teamwork to ensure a clean, efficient workstation. Benefits and opportunities for growth are highlighted by the employer.

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, 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 safety

Cooking basics

Meal prep

Reading recipes

Verbal/written instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Cook I in Columbus for a full-time position in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold foods across meal periods while upholding Sodexo’s culinary standards for quality and safety.

The role requires 0–2 years of experience, ability to read recipes, and strong teamwork to ensure a clean, efficient workstation. Benefits and opportunities for growth are highlighted by the employer.