Senior Cook

Sodexo; Hackettstown, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Benefits: PTO, medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Senior Cook at Centenary University. This full-time rotation shift position covers weekends with afternoon/evening/overnight options. The role focuses on preparing nutritious dishes, strong customer service, and maintaining high quality food service.

You should bring 4+ years of related experience and be a team player who can adapt and work safely. We offer a flexible, supportive environment with benefits including PTO, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, and

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team oriented

Adaptable

Reliable

Safety-minded

Job description

Senior Cook

Location:

CENTENARY UNIVERSITY - 54606001

Workdays/shifts:

Weekends - afternoon/evening and/or overnight shifts. More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type:

Full-Time Rotation Shift

Pay Range:

$25 - $27

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: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
• Follows complex recipes and/or product directions
• Produces small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical and contemporary cooking, plating and garnishing techniques
• May have oversight over the production staff train and assign tasks
• 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.

What You Bring:

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

What We Offer:

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life's important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family's wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo's standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free "shift" meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Who we are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo's benefit offerings during the interview process.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.