Part-Time Cook for School Kitchen - Flexible Hours

Sodexo; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Discount programs

Shift meals

Job summary

Sodexo in Ottawa Township High School District 140 is hiring a Cook I to prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and cold items for all meals and events, following Sodexo’s culinary standards. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, ensure safety, sanitation and high quality, and support team collaboration.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 0–2 years of experience, basic cooking knowledge and ability to read recipes.

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.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Sodexo in Ottawa Township High School District 140 is hiring a Cook I to prepare, portion, cook and present a variety of hot and cold items for all meals and events, following Sodexo’s culinary standards. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, ensure safety, sanitation and high quality, and support team collaboration.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 0–2 years of experience, basic cooking knowledge and ability to read recipes.