Cook I: Fast-Paced Kitchen with Training & Benefits

Sodexo; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training and development

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, 401k and more

Job summary

Sodexo in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is seeking a Cook I to accurately prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold dishes across all meal periods and events, in line with Sodexo culinary standards.

You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow recipes, maintain safety and sanitation, and support teamwork. Minimal experience required; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Sodexo offers a flexible, supportive environment with benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision, 401k, and uniforms.

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 handling

Recipe reading

Equipment familiarity

Follow instructions

Education

High School diploma

GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Sodexo in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is seeking a Cook I to accurately prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold dishes across all meal periods and events, in line with Sodexo culinary standards.

You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow recipes, maintain safety and sanitation, and support teamwork. Minimal experience required; HS diploma or GED preferred.

Sodexo offers a flexible, supportive environment with benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision, 401k, and uniforms.