Cook I

About the role

Sodexo is seeking an on-call part-time Cook I at UC Health Long's Peak Hospital. In this role, you will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold food items for all meal periods and events, following Sodexo's culinary standards for quality, presentation, and consistency. This position works in a fast-paced kitchen environment, maintaining a clean and organized workstation while upholding the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. Responsibilities may vary by account based on business needs, and additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure high-quality food service
• Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs
• Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment
• Perform significant walking or other means of mobility, and stand for extended periods throughout the entire duration of a shift, which may exceed 8 hours
• Reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds
• Perform repetitive motions
• Attend work and show for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may differ among accounts depending on business necessities and client requirements

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• 0 to 2 years of related work experience
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Good working knowledge of food preparation
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment
• Ability to read and follow a recipe unsupervised
• Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and food-handling procedures preferred

Schedule

Varying shifts, days/hours with open availability preferred. More details will be provided during the interview process.

Pay

$20.50 per hour - $22.96 per hour

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities
• Full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, and discount programs
• 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