Senior Cook

Sodexo; City of Troy (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Cook, where you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious dishes and ensuring exceptional food service. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a supportive environment focused on personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401k

Free shift meals

Uniforms

Safety shoes

Transportation support

Parking

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present various food items.
• Follow complex recipes and produce small to large batch goods.
• Oversee production staff and assist in their training.

Skills

Team-oriented

Adaptable

Reliable

Commitment to a healthy and safe working environment

Job description

Location: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE - 76929001

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $19 per hour - $22 per hour

About Sodexo

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Cook at Sodexo, you are a team player and food waste reducer. You’ll prepare and create nutritious dishes while putting customer service at the heart of everything you do. Your passion for food and warm smile will make a positive impact and brighten the day of those you serve. You provide the highest quality of food service to customers at all times.

Responsibilities include

• Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
• Follow complex recipes and/or product directions.
• Produce small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical and contemporary cooking, plating and garnishing techniques.
• May oversee production staff, train, and assign tasks.
• Attend work and show up for scheduled shifts on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned based on business needs and client requirements.

What You Bring

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and committed to a healthy and safe working environment.
• 4 or more years of related work experience preferred.

What We Offer

• Flexible and supportive work environment, allowing you to be present for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discounts, and more.
• Additional site-specific benefits may include free shift meals, uniforms, safety shoes, transportation support, and parking.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected.