University Dining Cook - Flexible Shifts & Growth

Sodexo; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Benefits package

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Cook at Troy University to prepare, portion, and present hot and cold dishes for all meal periods and events in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll ensure food safety and quality while maintaining an organized workstation and supporting teamwork across the dining operation.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 0–2 years of experience, and the ability to read and follow recipes unsupervised. Benefits and a supportive environment are provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• 0 to 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.
• Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with current applicable standards and guidelines.
• Follow recipes and product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, and serving items.
• Estimate food requirements and check production to plan production and requisition supplies.
• Significant walking or other mobility.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods, potentially over 8 hours.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and lift up to 35 pounds; occasionally 50 pounds.
• Perform repetitive motions.
• Attend work and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Other duties may be assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Food handling

Recipe reading

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a Cook at Troy University to prepare, portion, and present hot and cold dishes for all meal periods and events in a fast-paced kitchen. You’ll ensure food safety and quality while maintaining an organized workstation and supporting teamwork across the dining operation.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 0–2 years of experience, and the ability to read and follow recipes unsupervised. Benefits and a supportive environment are provided where applicable.