Cook - University Dining with Growth & Benefits

Sodexo Group; Murray (KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a Cook at Murray State University to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold items while upholding safety, sanitation, and quality standards across meal periods and events.

The role requires 0–2 years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to read and follow recipes. Flexible schedule with mornings and afternoon/evening shifts offered.

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

Following instructions

Reading recipes

Kitchen equipment

Stamina

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Sodexo Group is seeking a Cook at Murray State University to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold items while upholding safety, sanitation, and quality standards across meal periods and events.

The role requires 0–2 years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to read and follow recipes. Flexible schedule with mornings and afternoon/evening shifts offered.