Job Description

Company Description

Make a Meaningful Impact with Sodexo Health & Care

At Sodexo, we do more than support healthcare - we help shape it. From retail food service and patient nutrition to environmental services and facilities management, our teams work behind the scenes to create safe, welcoming, and healing environments.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

The Details

Work Schedule: May Vary

Competitive Pay: $23.70 full-time with benifits

Job Description

What You'll Do

This isn’t your typical job. Whether you’re serving great food, supporting patient nutrition, maintaining clean and safe environments, or keeping hospital operations running smoothly, your work makes a real difference. You’ll be part of a team that supports every corner of the healthcare experience - enhancing the well-being of patients, families, staff, and the wider community every day.

As a Cook, you will:

• The Cook 1 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.

Qualifications

What You Bring

High School diploma, GED or equivalent. ▪ 2+ years of related work experience. ▪ Knowledge of basic operation of equipment and cash-handling procedures preferred.

Food Handlers Certificate

• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential. ▪ Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect. ▪ Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.
• Ability to use a computer. ▪ Good working knowledge of food preparation. ▪ Requires familiarity of kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe unsupervised ▪ Willingness to be open to learning and growing. ▪ Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance. ▪ Must comply with any dress code requirements. ▪ Maintains a positive attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule helpful.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Complies with all Sodexo time and attendance policies and/or client operating hours, Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 12 hours).
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 15.88 kilograms / 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 22.68 kilograms / 50 pounds. May use mechanical aids to lift more than 22.68 kilograms / 50 pounds.Generally in an indoor setting; however, may participate in outside activities and events.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends and extended hours as business dictates.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to a warm / hot environment, and may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• A team-first attitude and strong communication skills
• Physical ability to meet job demands (e.g., lifting, standing for long periods)
• Commitment to safety, respect, and inclusion

Additional Information

Why Sodexo?

Because we bring the best of everyday to healthcare spaces. That means:

• Memorable food that fuels body and spirit
• A culture of safety, respect, and belonging
• Opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive
• A chance to be part of something bigger - supporting healing environments and helping care teams focus on what matters most.
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!     

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, residents, and care teams, join us and be part of a team committed to supporting healing, comfort, and dignity every day.

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.  

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. 

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