Cook I — Flexible Hours, Growth & Benefits

Sodexo; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training & advancement

Benefits package

Shift meals

Job summary

Sodexo in Union City is seeking a Cook I to prepare a variety of hot and cold items for all meal periods. You will follow culinary standards, work in a fast-paced kitchen, and maintain a clean workstation. Responsibilities include following recipes, estimating production needs, and ensuring food safety and sanitation.

The role offers full-time hours, varied shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, 0–2 years of cooking experience,

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.
• 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

Follow instructions

Food preparation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Reading recipes

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sodexo in Union City is seeking a Cook I to prepare a variety of hot and cold items for all meal periods. You will follow culinary standards, work in a fast-paced kitchen, and maintain a clean workstation. Responsibilities include following recipes, estimating production needs, and ensuring food safety and sanitation.

The role offers full-time hours, varied shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, 0–2 years of cooking experience,