Cook

  • District of Columbia
  • Full Time
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Cook

Locion: LEISURE WORLD OF MARYLAND CORP. - 68971001

Workdays/shifts : Varying shifts, days/hours, and some weekends/holidays . More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Part-time

Pay Range: $18.00 per hour - $19.00 per hour

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; its a chance to be part of something greer because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company th allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Wh Youll Do :As a Cook Sodexo, you will be responsible for accurely and efficiently preparing, portioning, cooking, and presenting a variety of hot and cold food items for all meal periods and events in accordance with Sodexos culinary standards for quality, presention, and consistency. Working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, this position ensures all food products are prepared safely, accurely, and efficiently while maintaining a clean and organized workstion. The Cook I supports Sodexos commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience by delivering high-quality dishes, contributing to effective kitchen teamwork, and upholding the highest standards of food safety and sanition. Responsibilities may vary by account based on business needs and client requirements, and additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities include :

  • Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, ste and corpore standards, guidelines, and regulions to ensure high-quality food service is provided.
  • Follow basic recipes and/or product directions for preparing, seasoning, cooking, tasting, carving, and serving soups, mes, vegetables, desserts, and other foodstuffs for consumption in eing establishments.
  • Taste products, read menus, estime food requirements, check production, and keep records to accurely plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.
  • Significant walking or other means of mobility.
  • Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time, throughout the entire durion of a shift, which may exceed 8 hours.
  • Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions.
  • Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with sisfactory regularity
  • Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Wh You Bring :

  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
  • 0 to 2 years of reled work experience.
  • Knowledge of basic operion of equipment and food-handling procedures preferred.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Good working knowledge of food preparion.
  • Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment.
  • Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised.

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Wh We Offer:

  • Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for lifes important moments.
  • Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
  • Full array of benefits th support you and your familys wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
  • In addition to Sodexos standard, some locions may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free shift meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportion support and/or parking.

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Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candides are applying for. However, due to the contractual nure of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work locion. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexos benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to cree 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 opere. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, cering, facilities management, and other integred solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treed fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when youre happy work. This is why 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, nional origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual oriention, military stus, protected veteran stus, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, ste, or local law. Should you need assistance with the online applicion process, please complete this form .

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Job ID: 523556624
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026

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