Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
Reimagining the Workplace Experience with Sodexo!
At Sodexo, we go beyond traditional workplace solutions to create environments where employees thrive. From innovative culinary programs that bring daily delight to integrated facilities management that fosters productivity and well-being, our team plays a vital role in shaping thriving workplaces. At Sodexo, 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: To be determined Competitive Pay: $19.42/hour Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required security clearance and complete all required background screening requirements to work in a correctional facility.
Job Description
Join Sodexo as our next Cook Assistant at our exciting new Corrections client site launching in September 2026.
What You'll Do
The Cook Assistant supports the preparation, cooking, and distribution of meals within a correctional facility. Working under the supervision of the Cook Supervisor, the incumbent assists with food preparation, maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards, receives and stores supplies, and helps ensure the safe and efficient operation of the kitchen. The Cook Assistant is responsible for adhering to correctional facility security protocols, food safety regulations, and workplace health and safety requirements.
Key responsibilities
Assist with the preparation and cooking of meals according to established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and production schedules. Prepare ingredients and food items by washing, cutting, measuring, portioning, and assembling products for meal service. Support meal service and distribution activities, ensuring appropriate portion control and adherence to food quality standards. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen facilities, equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas in accordance with food safety regulations and institutional procedures. Receive, inspect, store, and rotate food products and supplies following inventory control and food storage requirements. Monitor and record food temperatures and sanitation activities to support compliance with food safety standards. Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively, reporting equipment malfunctions or maintenance issues to the supervisor. Maintain accountability of kitchen tools, equipment, supplies, and chemicals in accordance with correctional facility security procedures. Oversee participants in institutional work programs and ensure adherence to institutional rules, safety requirements, and security protocols, ensuring compliance with established rules, safety practices, and operational procedures. Follow all institutional policies, security protocols, and occupational health and safety requirements, and promptly report incidents, hazards, or security concerns.
Qualifications
What You Bring Secondary school diploma or equivalent. Food Handler/Food Safety Certification or ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe. Experience working in a commercial, institutional, healthcare, hospitality, or large-scale food service environment is preferred. Experience in a correctional, healthcare, or institutional setting is considered an asset.
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 remote living. That means
Memorable food that fuels body and spirit Comfortable spaces that feel like home A culture of safety, respect, and belonging Opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive A chance to be part of something bigger, supporting essential industries and communities 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 looking for more than just a job, if you're ready for purpose, challenge, and connection - then remote work with Sodexo might be your next great move. Apply today and help us make a difference, 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. Curious to learn more? Discover why Sodexo is more than just a job - follow us on social!
Instagram: @SodexoCanada
LinkedIn: Sodexo Canada Careers Facebook: Sodexo Canada
Division: Canada Corporate Services
Province: AB Language Requirements/Exigences linguistiques: English Position Type/Type de poste: Hourly Job Type/Type d'emploi: Permanent Fly in-Fly out /Vol d'arrivée-vol de départ: No
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About Sodexo
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model.
Thanks to its two activities of Food and Facilities Management Services, Sodexo meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand.
Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.
Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, Bloomberg France 40, CAC 40 ESG, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices.
Sodexo key figures:
— 23.8 billion euros Fiscal 2024 consolidated revenues — 423,000 employees as at August 31, 2024 — #1 France-based private employer worldwide — 45 countries — 80 million consumers served daily — 11.2 billion euros in market capitalization (as at October 23, 2024)
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Top Benefits
About the role
Company Description
Reimagining the Workplace Experience with Sodexo!
At Sodexo, we go beyond traditional workplace solutions to create environments where employees thrive. From innovative culinary programs that bring daily delight to integrated facilities management that fosters productivity and well-being, our team plays a vital role in shaping thriving workplaces. At Sodexo, 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: To be determined Competitive Pay: $19.42/hour Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required security clearance and complete all required background screening requirements to work in a correctional facility.
Job Description
Join Sodexo as our next Cook Assistant at our exciting new Corrections client site launching in September 2026.
What You'll Do
The Cook Assistant supports the preparation, cooking, and distribution of meals within a correctional facility. Working under the supervision of the Cook Supervisor, the incumbent assists with food preparation, maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards, receives and stores supplies, and helps ensure the safe and efficient operation of the kitchen. The Cook Assistant is responsible for adhering to correctional facility security protocols, food safety regulations, and workplace health and safety requirements.
Key responsibilities
Assist with the preparation and cooking of meals according to established menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and production schedules. Prepare ingredients and food items by washing, cutting, measuring, portioning, and assembling products for meal service. Support meal service and distribution activities, ensuring appropriate portion control and adherence to food quality standards. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen facilities, equipment, utensils, and food preparation areas in accordance with food safety regulations and institutional procedures. Receive, inspect, store, and rotate food products and supplies following inventory control and food storage requirements. Monitor and record food temperatures and sanitation activities to support compliance with food safety standards. Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively, reporting equipment malfunctions or maintenance issues to the supervisor. Maintain accountability of kitchen tools, equipment, supplies, and chemicals in accordance with correctional facility security procedures. Oversee participants in institutional work programs and ensure adherence to institutional rules, safety requirements, and security protocols, ensuring compliance with established rules, safety practices, and operational procedures. Follow all institutional policies, security protocols, and occupational health and safety requirements, and promptly report incidents, hazards, or security concerns.
Qualifications
What You Bring Secondary school diploma or equivalent. Food Handler/Food Safety Certification or ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe. Experience working in a commercial, institutional, healthcare, hospitality, or large-scale food service environment is preferred. Experience in a correctional, healthcare, or institutional setting is considered an asset.
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 remote living. That means
Memorable food that fuels body and spirit Comfortable spaces that feel like home A culture of safety, respect, and belonging Opportunities to grow, learn, and thrive A chance to be part of something bigger, supporting essential industries and communities 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 looking for more than just a job, if you're ready for purpose, challenge, and connection - then remote work with Sodexo might be your next great move. Apply today and help us make a difference, 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. Curious to learn more? Discover why Sodexo is more than just a job - follow us on social!
Instagram: @SodexoCanada
LinkedIn: Sodexo Canada Careers Facebook: Sodexo Canada
Division: Canada Corporate Services
Province: AB Language Requirements/Exigences linguistiques: English Position Type/Type de poste: Hourly Job Type/Type d'emploi: Permanent Fly in-Fly out /Vol d'arrivée-vol de départ: No
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About Sodexo
Founded in Marseille in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, Sodexo is the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. The Group stands out for its independence, its founding family shareholding and its responsible business model.
Thanks to its two activities of Food and Facilities Management Services, Sodexo meets all the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. For Sodexo, growth and social commitment go hand in hand.
Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.
Sodexo is included in the CAC Next 20, Bloomberg France 40, CAC 40 ESG, CAC SBT 1.5, FTSE 4 Good and DJSI indices.
Sodexo key figures:
— 23.8 billion euros Fiscal 2024 consolidated revenues — 423,000 employees as at August 31, 2024 — #1 France-based private employer worldwide — 45 countries — 80 million consumers served daily — 11.2 billion euros in market capitalization (as at October 23, 2024)