Food Prep Helper

Sodexo Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parking

Public transportation support

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a Food Prep Helper for a part-time position at UNITED CLUB - DCA. This role involves preparing and serving vibrant menus and keeping work areas clean and orderly, with your friendly attitude contributing to a positive guest experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and safety in the kitchen, with morning shifts and varying days. Training and benefits are provided, including potential site-specific perks and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and able to foster a healthy/safe working environment.
• 0–1 year of related experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Reads recipes and assists in preparing hot or cold foods using kitchen utensils/equipment.
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and production equipment.
• May have basic cooking responsibilities (e.g., vegetables, chicken for salads).
• Attends work and shows up on time for scheduled shifts with regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned based on client requirements.

Job description

Food Prep Helper

Location: UNITED CLUB - DCA - 70143001

Workdays/shifts: Mornings - varying days. More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Part‑time

Pay Range: $21.25 - $21.25

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

As a Food Prep Helper at Sodexo, you are a pair of helping hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menusand ensuring all working areas are kept clean and tidy. Your welcoming customer service puts a smile on people’s faces and makes an impact in their everyday lives.

Responsibilities include:

• Reads recipes and/or product directions and assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods using a variety of kitchen utensils/equipment
• Clean and sanitize work stations and production equipment
• May have basic cooking responsibilities, i.e., cook vegetables, chicken for salads.
• 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.

What You Bring:

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• 0 –1 year of related experience is beneficial

What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo’s standard, some locations may offer additional site‑specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.