Food Prep Helper

3 weeks ago


Honolulu, United States Sodexo Full time $12 - $14
(96826) Food Prep Helper FT (Med/Den/Vis +401K (company match) + PTO + Employee Meals This location is a school that operates 5 days a week. Monday- Friday 6:00a-1:00p. There is no night or weekend work. A typical schedule is M-F, 6:00a-2:00p however hours will always be based on business needs. Tasks would include cutting and preparing fruits and vegetables for the salad bar, plating lunches, cleaning, and other simple duties in the cafeteria as required.  Benefits: 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401K (company matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Meals

Other supplemental insurance: 
  • Accident
  • Life insurance
  • Flex spending account, etc. 
 As a school, we observe all holidays, state, federal, and school breaks. You may be required to work on some school breaks or to support other sites but this school does not have any evening or weekend work. When hours are less than normal, the employee is eligible to apply for partial unemployment benefits (qualifications based on Unemployment regulations).  Perfect for someone who is looking for a stable career and joining a great company and doing something meaningful - feed Hawai'i's Keiki We look forward to welcoming you to our 'ohana 

The Food Prep Helper works primarily in the kitchen supporting the production of food products. The main function is to assist in the preparation of foodstuffs. Cleans and sanitizes workstations and production equipment. 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:
  • Reads recipes and/or product directions.
  • Estimates food requirements.
  • Operates a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, season, and knead foodstuffs for cooking, serving, and storing.
  • Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.
  • Inspects workstations for compliance with service standards.
  • Keeps records and requisition for supplies/equipment as needed.
  • Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment following all Sodexo, client, and regulatory rules and procedures.
  • May taste test products.
  • May have basic cooking responsibilities, i.e., cook vegetables, and chicken for salads.
  • Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
  • Complies with all Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures.
  • Reports all accidents and injuries promptly.
  • Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
  • Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments.  
  • Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
  • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  • Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
  • Maturity of judgment and behavior.
  • Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
  • Maintains a positive attitude.
  • The ability to work a flexible schedule is helpful.
  • Must comply with any dress code requirements.
  • Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays.
  • Attends work and shows up for scheduled shifts on time with satisfactory regularity.

Experience/Knowledge:
  • High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
  • 0 to 1 more year of related work experience.

Skills/Aptitude:
  • 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.
  • Basic food-handling skills.

Physical Requirements:
  • 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 (up to 8 hours).
  • Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

Working Conditions (may add additional conditions specific to defined work location):
  • Generally in an indoor setting; however, may supervise 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 is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
  • Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.


About Sodexo:

Sodexo was created in 1966. Today, we are the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. We believe in creating a better day for everyone to build a better life for all.



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