Lead Cook

Sodexo; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative company as a Lead Cook, where your culinary skills and customer service will shine. You'll prepare nutritious dishes, ensuring customer satisfaction while working in a supportive environment. This role offers flexibility and opportunities for growth, making it perfect for those passionate about food and service. Be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters a culture of respect and inclusion. Elevate your career in a role that not only feeds the body but also nourishes the soul.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Ongoing training and development

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan

Discount programs

Free shift meals

Uniforms

Public transportation support

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of food items.
• Read and follow recipes for food preparation.
• Support management in daily oversight of functions.

Skills

Team-oriented

Adaptability

Reliability

Customer Service

Food Preparation

Job description

Lead Cook

Location: GE POWER HQ, SCHENECTADY - 27671004

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 per hour

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 Lead Cook at Sodexo, 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:

1. Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods, which may include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
2. Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing various food items.
3. May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station.
4. May support management in the daily oversight of key functions and employees during the normal course of business.
5. Attend work and show for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
6. 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.

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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.

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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 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 law. Should you need assistance with the online application process, please complete this form.