Cook I: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Growth & Benefits

Sodexo; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 42,551,000 - 60,603,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

401k and discounts

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Cook I to prepare and present hot and cold foods in a fast-paced kitchen at Deaconess Gateway. You will follow recipes, ensure food safety, and work as part of a collaborative team to deliver quality meals for all meal periods and events.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent and 0–2 years of experience; strong reading and following of recipes, equipment familiarity, and flexibility with shifts.

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

Safety standards

Kitchen equipment

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Cook I to prepare and present hot and cold foods in a fast-paced kitchen at Deaconess Gateway. You will follow recipes, ensure food safety, and work as part of a collaborative team to deliver quality meals for all meal periods and events.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent and 0–2 years of experience; strong reading and following of recipes, equipment familiarity, and flexibility with shifts.