Line Cook

Sodexo; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a dedicated Line Cook to join our on-site culinary team. You will prepare and plate menu items per Sodexo recipes, set up stations, and work efficiently during service while maintaining high sanitation standards.

Collaborate with kitchen staff, respond to dietary needs, assist with receiving and storing deliveries, and help ensure a positive dining experience for guests in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Culinary skills to perform basic to intermediate techniques.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation.
• Experience with line setup and station organization.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication with supervisors.
• Ability to stand long hours and lift moderate weights.
• Preferred: experience in institutional or volume cooking.
• Culinary training or certification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock stations and assist with basic prep.
• Cook and plate dishes according to recipes.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Follow health and sanitation standards and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with culinary team and respond to dietary needs.
• Support inventory rotation and deliveries.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Teamwork and communication

Physical stamina

Line cook experience

Job description

Company Description

Sodexo is a global leader in food and services, focused on shaping better everyday experiences where people work, heal, learn, and play. Founded in 1966 in Marseille, France, the company operates with a responsible business model that prioritizes both growth and social commitment. Sodexo is dedicated to improving quality of life for its employees and the communities it serves, while contributing to economic, social, and environmental progress. With 426,000 team members in 43 countries, Sodexo serves 80 million consumers daily and continues to build a better everyday for everyone and a better life for all. The company is recognized in multiple major financial and sustainability indices, reflecting its strong market presence and commitment to responsible practices.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Line Cook role based in Charlotte, NC. The Line Cook prepares and cooks menu items according to Sodexo recipes, portion standards, and food safety guidelines. Responsibilities include setting up and stocking stations, performing basic food prep, cooking and plating dishes efficiently during service, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. The Line Cook follows health, safety, and sanitation standards, supports inventory rotation, and assists with receiving and storing deliveries. This role collaborates with the culinary team, responds to special dietary needs, and helps ensure a positive dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Culinary skills: ability to perform basic to intermediate cooking techniques, follow standardized recipes, and prepare consistent, high-quality dishes.
• Food safety and sanitation: knowledge of safe food handling, temperature control, hygiene standards, and compliance with local health regulations.
• Kitchen operations: experience with line setup, station organization, inventory rotation, and working effectively during peak service periods.
• Teamwork and communication: ability to collaborate with kitchen staff, communicate clearly with supervisors, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Physical requirements: ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Preferred: prior experience as a line cook or in commercial food service; basic knife skills; familiarity with institutional or volume cooking.
• Beneficial qualifications: culinary training or certification, strong time management, attention to detail, and commitment to Sodexo’s safety and quality standards.