Senior Cook — Creative Kitchen Leader with Growth Path

Sodexo

Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Cook at our Parsippany, NJ location. You will work as part of a team to prepare, portion, and present nutritious dishes across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered events. Emphasis on customer service and maintaining high food quality.

The ideal candidate has 4 or more years of related experience, is reliable, adaptable, and a team player who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a safe, positive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of related work experience preferred.
  • Team-oriented, adaptable, reliable and safety-minded.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, portion, cook and present hot/cold items for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and events.
  • Follow complex recipes and product directions.
  • Produce small to large batches using classical and contemporary techniques.
  • May oversee production staff and train/assign tasks.
  • Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and comply with client requirements.

Skills

Team player
Adaptable
Reliable
Safety minded

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Cook at our Parsippany, NJ location. You will work as part of a team to prepare, portion, and present nutritious dishes across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered events. Emphasis on customer service and maintaining high food quality.

The ideal candidate has 4 or more years of related experience, is reliable, adaptable, and a team player who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to a safe, positive kitchen culture.

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