Lead Cook | Flexible, Growth‑Oriented Kitchen Leader

Sodexo; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training and development

Comprehensive benefits package

Shift meals / allowances

Job summary

Lead Cook at Sodexo in Forest Grove School District is seeking a dedicated team player to prepare nutritious dishes and prioritize customer service. The role emphasizes collaboration, food waste reduction, and maintaining a safe, welcoming dining environment for students and staff.

You will work varied shifts with open availability and must have 3–4 years of related experience; the position offers full-time employment with a pay range of $7.25 to $25.79 per hour and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of related food service experience preferred.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and committed to a healthy and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods.
• Read and follow basic recipes and/or product directions.
• May prepare food and serve customers at an a la carte and/or operate a grill station.
• May support management in daily oversight of key functions and employees.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts.

Skills

Team-oriented

Adaptable

Reliable

Safety-conscious

Job description

Lead Cook at Sodexo in Forest Grove School District is seeking a dedicated team player to prepare nutritious dishes and prioritize customer service. The role emphasizes collaboration, food waste reduction, and maintaining a safe, welcoming dining environment for students and staff.

You will work varied shifts with open availability and must have 3–4 years of related experience; the position offers full-time employment with a pay range of $7.25 to $25.79 per hour and a comprehensive benefits