Catering Services, Food Flavor, Food Quality, On Call, Operational Support, Plating Processes, Safety Standards, Time Management
Job Posting: On-Call Catering Cook
Location: University of Denver Pay Range: $20.38 – $24.70 per hour
Employment Type: On-Call
Cook When It Counts—Support Campus Events!
Are you a skilled cook looking for flexible, event-based work? The University of Denver is hiring On-Call Catering Cooks to support our campus catering team. This role is perfect for culinary professionals who enjoy variety, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to contribute to memorable campus experiences—on a schedule that works for them.
What You’ll Do:
As an On-Call Catering Cook, you’ll prepare and present delicious meals for a wide range of university events. Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing hot and cold menu items according to recipes and event specifications.
- Assisting with food setup, plating, and presentation for catering functions.
- Ensuring food quality, taste, and safety standards are consistently met.
- Collaborating with the catering team to meet event timelines and guest expectations.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization in prep and service areas.
- Supporting kitchen operations during peak service times.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys flexible scheduling, takes pride in their culinary craft, and thrives in a collaborative team setting.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Even as an on-call team member, you’ll enjoy meaningful perks.
Perk Details:
- Free Shift Meals | Enjoy fresh, delicious meals during your shift at no cost.
- Seasonal Breaks | Enjoy time off during winter and summer breaks, aligned with the university’s academic calendar.
- Transportation Perks | While parking isn’t provided, team members receive an RTD Eco Pass for easy and affordable commuting.
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Sodexo
Worldwide Leader in Food and Facilities Management for Over 50 Years
Sodexo was founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles France and is still majority family owned today. For over 50 years, we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest companies, backed by employees in countries across the globe.
Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what our On-site, Benefits and Rewards and Personal Home services do every day.
10,000 employees or more
Food and Beverage Production
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