Lead Cook - Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Sodexo; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and supportive work环境

Training and advancement opportunities

Benefits: PTO, medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Lead Cook for a full-time role at a university location. The position supports nutritious meal production with a focus on customer service, teamwork, and food safety. The role includes varied shifts, afternoon/evenings, and potential weekends, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and quality.

You’ll work as part of a team to prepare and present meals, follow recipes, and assist in daily operations. Benefits and growth opportunities accompany this hands-on culinary position.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of related work experience preferred
• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team player

Adaptable

Reliable

Food service

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Lead Cook for a full-time role at a university location. The position supports nutritious meal production with a focus on customer service, teamwork, and food safety. The role includes varied shifts, afternoon/evenings, and potential weekends, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and quality.

You’ll work as part of a team to prepare and present meals, follow recipes, and assist in daily operations. Benefits and growth opportunities accompany this hands-on culinary position.