Line Cook – Fast-Paced Kitchen with Growth

Sodexo; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Cook to prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and cold items for all meals and events while maintaining Sodexo’s culinary standards. The role requires working in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring food safety and a clean workstation.

Responsibilities vary by account and client requirements. The Cook I will support high-quality dishes, contribute to team effectiveness, and uphold sanitation standards, with additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 0 to 2 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and food-handling procedures preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good working knowledge of food preparation.
• Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided.
• Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments.
• Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, throughout the entire duration of a shift, which may exceed 8 hours.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions.
• 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

Food preparation

Recipe reading

Safety and sanitation

Teamwork

Kitchen equipment operation

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Cook to prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and cold items for all meals and events while maintaining Sodexo’s culinary standards. The role requires working in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring food safety and a clean workstation.

Responsibilities vary by account and client requirements. The Cook I will support high-quality dishes, contribute to team effectiveness, and uphold sanitation standards, with additional duties as needed.