Senior Cook

Sodexo; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Cook, where you will prepare nutritious dishes and provide excellent customer service. Your responsibilities include cooking, following recipes, and possibly overseeing production staff. Enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

Paid time off, holidays, and tuition reimbursement

Free shift meals

Transportation support

Qualifications

• 4 or more years of related work experience preferred.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and committed to a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, cook, and present food items for various meal periods.
• Follow complex recipes and produce goods using classical and contemporary cooking techniques.
• May oversee and assign tasks to production staff.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Team-oriented

Adaptability

Reliability

Safety awareness

Job description

Location Name: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA - 32651002

Location ID: 32651002

Senior Cook

Location: UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA - 32651002

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

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $18 per hour - $31.23 per hour

About Us

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. 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 will be a team player and food waste reducer. You’ll prepare and create nutritious dishes while prioritizing customer service. Your passion and warm smile will positively impact those you serve. You will provide the highest quality of food service at all times.

Responsibilities include

• Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold food items for various meal periods, including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Special/Catered Events.
• Follow complex recipes and 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 work and show up on time for scheduled shifts.
• Other duties as assigned based on business needs and client requirements.

What You Bring

• Team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and committed to a safe working environment.
• 4 or more years of related work experience preferred.

What We Offer

• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• Additional site-specific benefits may include free shift meals, uniforms, safety shoes, transportation support, and parking.

Our Commitment

Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive benefits and detailed position descriptions. Some duties and benefits may vary by location. Please discuss any questions during the interview.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone. We aim to improve quality of life and contribute to community progress through food service, catering, facilities management, and integrated solutions worldwide.

We value you for who you are, treat you fairly, and encourage your ideas and opinions. We foster an inclusive environment where all employees are valued. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of protected characteristics. For assistance with the application process, please complete this form.