Lead Cook

Sodexo; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,732,000 - 62,819,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and supportive work model

Training and advancement opportunities

Benefits: PTO, medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

401k and discount programs

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Lead Cook in New Jersey to join our food service team. You will prepare and present nutritious dishes, focus on customer service, and play a key role in reducing food waste while supporting a positive dining experience.

Requirements include 3–4 years of related cook experience; ability to work weekdays and morning to evening shifts; a collaborative, reliable teammate who contributes to a safe, healthy kitchen environment. Full-time benefits apply.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of related work experience preferred.
• Team-oriented and reliable with a focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook and present hot/cold items for meals and events.
• Read and follow recipes and product directions.
• Assist with grill station and customer service as needed.
• Support management in daily key functions and staffing.
• Maintain punctuality and regular shift attendance.
• Other duties as required by the account.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Food safety awareness

Job description

Location: TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN SCHOOL DISTRICT - 97694001

Workdays/shifts: Weekdays – morning and afternoon/evening shifts. More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $19.45 per hour - $19.45 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:

• 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 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 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.