Deli Cook: Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours, Benefits

Sodexo; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Deli Cook in Costa Mesa, CA. This full-time role involves preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting hot and cold items across meal periods and events, following Sodexo’s culinary standards.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring safety, accuracy, and cleanliness, with duties varying by account and client needs. Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED, 0-2 years of experience, and basic food-handling knowledge.

Qualifications

• Basic food-handling procedures understanding.
• Ability to read and follow recipes unsupervised.
• Good working knowledge of food preparation.
• Willingness to work varying shifts and open availability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook and present hot and cold items per Sodexo standards.
• Follow recipes and product directions for soups, meats, vegetables, desserts.
• Estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to plan production.
• Maintain clean, organized workstation and uphold food safety standards.
• Support kitchen teamwork and adapt to client requirements.

Skills

High pace kitchen

Follow recipes

Food-handling basics

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Deli Cook in Costa Mesa, CA. This full-time role involves preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting hot and cold items across meal periods and events, following Sodexo’s culinary standards.

You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring safety, accuracy, and cleanliness, with duties varying by account and client needs. Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED, 0-2 years of experience, and basic food-handling knowledge.