School Kitchen Cook — Flexible Hours & Benefits

Sodexo; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Training and advancement opportunities

Full benefits: PTO, medical, dental, 1

Site-specific perks: shift meals &App

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Cook in Vineland, NJ at 17 W Landis Rd for the Vineland Public School District. The role involves preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold items for meals and events in a fast-paced kitchen, following Sodexo's standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 0–2 years' experience, ability to follow recipes and safety procedures, and physical stamina to stand long hours and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 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.
• Familiarity with 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

Reading recipes

Following instructions

Kitchen safety

Equipment familiarity

Education

High School diploma, GED or equivalent

0-2 years related work experience

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a Cook in Vineland, NJ at 17 W Landis Rd for the Vineland Public School District. The role involves preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold items for meals and events in a fast-paced kitchen, following Sodexo's standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 0–2 years' experience, ability to follow recipes and safety procedures, and physical stamina to stand long hours and lift up to 50 pounds.