Lead Production Cook - Flexible Hours, Career Growth

Sodexo; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Job summary

Sodexo at Western Colorado University in Colorado is seeking a Lead Production Cook who will lead kitchen efforts, prepare nutritious dishes, and keep customer service at the heart of every plate.

You’ll collaborate with a team, follow recipes, manage food safety, and support daily operations during varied shifts. A friendly, reliable approach helps you thrive and contribute to a positive dining experience for students and staff. Your attention to detail and energy set the tone across meals.

Qualifications

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

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

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Food safety awareness

Job description

Sodexo at Western Colorado University in Colorado is seeking a Lead Production Cook who will lead kitchen efforts, prepare nutritious dishes, and keep customer service at the heart of every plate.

You’ll collaborate with a team, follow recipes, manage food safety, and support daily operations during varied shifts. A friendly, reliable approach helps you thrive and contribute to a positive dining experience for students and staff. Your attention to detail and energy set the tone across meals.