Food Prep Helper

Sodexo; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Career development

Benefits package

Shift meals (site-specific)

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Food Prep Helper to support dining services at South Dakota State University in Brookings. You’ll help prepare and serve hot and cold foods, keep stations clean, and contribute to a welcoming, upbeat service environment.

You’ll read recipes, assist with basic cooking, and adhere to safety standards while working in a team. We offer flexible shifts, training opportunities, and a broad benefits package including PTO, health plans, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented and adaptable with reliable work ethic.
• 0–1 year of related food service experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Reads recipes and assists in hot/cold food preparation.
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment.
• May perform basic cooking tasks, e.g., vegetables or chicken.
• Arrives on time for scheduled shifts.
• Assists with other duties as required by account.

Skills

Team orientation

Adaptable

Reliability

Job description

Location: SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY - 54666001

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Pay Range: $15 per hour - $17 per hour

University students with restrictions on number of hours they can work, including international students, should apply for open student worker positions at the school they attend. You can search student worker jobs here (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/7nq0G05)

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 menus and 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.

• 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.

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