Cook II

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Benefits EligibilityFull Time Benefits: At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. As part of our overall rewards, we offer benefits programs designed to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle including health, dental and vision insurance. Eligible employees can enroll in their benefits, which will be effective beginning on their first day with Sodexo. We also offer other benefits like paid time off, financial and savings programs and access to our employee assistance program and other discounts (eligibility varies by unit and may not be available to all employees). Position SummaryThe Cook II will accurately and efficiently prepare, portion, cook, and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special/Catered Events. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements. General Responsibilities nPrepares and cooks to order foods requiring short and broader preparation time.nMay produce food and serve customers at an a la carte or may operate a grill station.nPrepares food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and corporate standards, guidelines and regulations to ensure high-quality food service is provided.nReads food order or receives verbal instructions on food required by patron, and prepares and cooks food according to instructions.nProvides the highest quality of service to customers at all times.nFollows 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.nPrepares foods by operating a variety of kitchen equipment to measure and mix ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding fruits and vegetables, and trimming and cutting meat, poultry or fish for culinary use.nTastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production, and keeps records to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.nMay clean and sanitize workstations and equipment and must follow all Sodexo, client and regulatory rules and procedures.nAttends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.nComplies with all Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures.nReports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.nComplies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.nParticipates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments. nAttends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.nProduces small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical cooking techniques.nMay select recipes per menu cycle, prepare bakery items, receive inventory, move and lift foodstuffs and supplies and prepare meals for customers requiring special diets.nTypically performs fast food cooking duties in preparing food items to be served to customers.nIntermediate to advanced knife skills required.nMay perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.nQualifications & RequirementsnWillingness to be open to learning and growing.nMaturity of judgment and behavior.nMaintains high standards for work areas and appearance.nMaintains a positive attitude.nAbility to work a flexible schedule helpful.nMust comply with any dress code requirements.nAttends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity. n Experience/Knowledge nHigh School diploma, GED or equivalent.n3 to 4 years of related work experience.nKnowledge of basic operation of equipment and cash-handling procedures preferred.n Skills/Aptitude nPresents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.nAbility to maintain a positive attitude.nAbility to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.nMaintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.nAbility to use a computer.nRequires familiarity of kitchen equipment.nMust be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervisednInvolved with the more complex requirements of the position.nApplies some advanced cooking skills.nMay adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment and techniques to meet the requirements of the position.nExtensive working knowledge of food preparation.nPhysical RequirementsnClose vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.nSignificant walking or other means of mobility.nAbility to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).nAbility to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.n Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location) nGenerally in an indoor setting; however, may supervise outside activities and events.nVarying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.nSodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.PI167319832 Source: Hospitality Online,

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