Line Cook

Location: Meta, Bellevue

About the role

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided.
• Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in eating establishments.
• Taste products, read menus, estimate food requirements, check production, and keep records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.
• Accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and cold food items for all meal periods and events in accordance with Sodexo’s culinary standards for quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ensure all food products are prepared safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Support Sodexo’s commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience by delivering high-quality dishes and contributing to effective kitchen teamwork.
• Uphold the highest standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Perform physical tasks including significant walking, standing for extended periods (exceeding 8 hours), reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Perform repetitive motions.
• Attend work and arrive on time for scheduled shifts with satisfactory regularity.
• Additional duties may be assigned and can vary by account based on business needs and client requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma, 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.
• Familiarity with kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.

Pay

$26.52 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, weekdays – morning shifts. Additional details will be provided during the interview process.

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Discount programs.
• Ongoing training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• 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.

About Sodexo

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 through food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

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.