Lead Cook: Flexible Hours for Healthy School Meals

Sodexo; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Training and advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Shift meals or meal allowances

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Lead Cook for the Dowagiac Union School District. This full-time role requires preparing and presenting hot and cold items with a focus on quality and customer service.

Workdays are weekdays with morning and afternoon/evening shifts. Expect a supportive team environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for training and advancement.

Join a values-driven team that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and community impact.

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.

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Lead Cook for the Dowagiac Union School District. This full-time role requires preparing and presenting hot and cold items with a focus on quality and customer service.

Workdays are weekdays with morning and afternoon/evening shifts. Expect a supportive team environment, competitive pay, and opportunities for training and advancement.

Join a values-driven team that emphasizes safety, teamwork, and community impact.