Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader — Flexible Hours

Sodexo; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training opportunities

Benefits package

Shift meals

Job summary

Sodexo is Hiring a Lead Cook at Leisure World Maryland. You’ll be a team player who prepares nutritious dishes, delivers friendly service, and helps reduce food waste while upholding quality and safety standards to enhance guest satisfaction.

You’ll manage a variety of hot and cold items across breakfast, lunch, dinner and events; read recipes, follow directions, and assist with daily kitchen operations. 3–4 years of related experience is preferred with a focus on teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of related work experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.

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-oriented

Adaptable

Reliable

Job description

Sodexo is Hiring a Lead Cook at Leisure World Maryland. You’ll be a team player who prepares nutritious dishes, delivers friendly service, and helps reduce food waste while upholding quality and safety standards to enhance guest satisfaction.

You’ll manage a variety of hot and cold items across breakfast, lunch, dinner and events; read recipes, follow directions, and assist with daily kitchen operations. 3–4 years of related experience is preferred with a focus on teamwork and reliability.