Lead Cook: Team Leader for Nutritious Dishes

Sodexo; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and supportive work env

Training and development opportunities

Full benefits including PTO, medical,

Site-specific perks (free shift meals,

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Lead Cook at Kansas State University to join a dining team. You will prepare nutritious dishes, focus on customer service, and contribute to a positive, efficient kitchen environment.

The role rewards teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety standards while supporting ongoing training and benefits. Flexible shifts and campus dining operations are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Team-oriented, adaptable and reliable.
• Nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment.

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

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Lead Cook at Kansas State University to join a dining team. You will prepare nutritious dishes, focus on customer service, and contribute to a positive, efficient kitchen environment.

The role rewards teamwork, reliability, and adherence to safety standards while supporting ongoing training and benefits. Flexible shifts and campus dining operations are part of the schedule.