Culinary Cook — Flexible Hours & Growth in University Kitchen

Sodexo; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Shift meals

Parking

Job summary

At Sodexo, a full-time Cook opportunity is available on-site at University location. You will prepare, portion, cook, and present a range of hot and cold dishes for meals and events while adhering to culinary standards and safety practices.

In this fast-paced kitchen, you’ll maintain a clean workstation, support teamwork, and ensure high-quality dishes through consistent execution and attention to sanitation and food safety guidelines.

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

High School Diploma

0-2 Years Experience

Food-handling Procedures

Follow Instructions

Food Preparation

Kitchen Equipment

Read Recipes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Sodexo, a full-time Cook opportunity is available on-site at University location. You will prepare, portion, cook, and present a range of hot and cold dishes for meals and events while adhering to culinary standards and safety practices.

In this fast-paced kitchen, you’ll maintain a clean workstation, support teamwork, and ensure high-quality dishes through consistent execution and attention to sanitation and food safety guidelines.