Lead Cook

Sodexo; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k plan

Shift meals

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Lead Cook to join our campus food service team. You will be responsible for preparing and presenting a variety of hot and cold dishes with a customer-first approach, while maintaining high food quality and safety standards.

You will work with varying shifts and hours, with opportunities for training and career development. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a chance to contribute to a community-oriented dining program.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred.
• Ability to read and follow basic recipes.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, portion, cook, and present hot and cold items for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events.
• Read and follow recipes and product directions.
• May operate grills or serve customers at a la carte.
• Support management in daily operations as needed.
• Attend shifts on time and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Team player

Reliable

Adaptable

Safety minded

Job description

Lead Cook

Location: SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY - 23632001

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

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $7.25 - $25.79

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

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

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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.

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.