Entry-Level Cook I – Fast-Paced Kitchen, Flexible Hours

Sodexo; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and supportive work env.

Benefits package including PTO/medical

Shift meals or meal allowances

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, is hiring a Cook I to accurately prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold items for all meal periods and events in line with Sodexo's culinary standards for quality, presentation, and consistency.

In a fast-paced kitchen, you will ensure all food products are prepared safely, accurately, and efficiently while maintaining a clean workstation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or 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

Reading recipes

Follow instructions

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sodexo at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, is hiring a Cook I to accurately prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold items for all meal periods and events in line with Sodexo's culinary standards for quality, presentation, and consistency.

In a fast-paced kitchen, you will ensure all food products are prepared safely, accurately, and efficiently while maintaining a clean workstation.