Lead Cook

Sodexo; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift meals

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

SodexoMagic is seeking a Lead Cook at AMERICAN EXPRESS LOUNGE – CLT with energy and a guest-focused mindset.

You will prepare nutritious dishes, prioritise customer service, and help reduce food waste while keeping a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests and colleagues alike. This role supports daily operations across meal periods and catered events.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events.
• Read and follow basic recipes and product directions for preparing items.
• May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte or grill station.
• Support management in daily oversight of key functions and employees.
• Attend scheduled shifts on time with regularity.
• Other duties may vary by account and client requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Food safety

Job description

Lead Cook

Location: AMERICAN EXPRESS LOUNGE - CLT - 48896011

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

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.00

Working with SodexoMagic 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 Lead Cook at SodexoMagic, you are a team player and food waste reducer. You’ll prepare and create nutritious dishes while putting customer service at the heart of everything you do. Your passion for food and warm smile will make a positive impact and brighten the day of those you serve.

Responsibilities include:

• Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, may include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
• Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items
• May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station
• May support management in the daily oversight of key functions and employees during the normal course of business
• 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.
• 3 –4 years of related work experience preferred

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 SodexoMagic’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, SodexoMagic 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 SodexoMagic’s benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

SodexoMagic is the joint venture partnership between NBA Hall of Famer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, and SodexoMagic. As a certified minority company, we deliver food, facilities management and integrated services to corporations, healthcare facilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities and aviation lounges. This strategic alliance between Magic Johnson Enterprises and SodexoMagic, Inc., enables us to deliver creative solutions to our clients along with our local partners throughout the communities we serve.

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 diversity and inclusion 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.