Job Description
Position Title: Ritchie Center Cook II.
Location: Ritchie Center, University of Denver.
Employment Type: Part-Time / Event-Based.
Employment Type: Part-Time / Event-Based.
Position Summary:
The Cook II is responsible for preparing, cooking, and presenting high-quality meals in accordance with established recipes, production standards, and food safety guidelines. This position supports daily kitchen operations by ensuring food is prepared efficiently and consistently, according to Sodexo standards, while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. The Cook II may assist with training team members, monitoring food production, and ensuring a positive dining experience for students, faculty, staff, and guests.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook menu items according to established recipes, production standards, and food safety guidelines.
- Ensure food quality, proper portioning, presentation, and temperature control.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in compliance with HACCP standards.
- Assist with inventory, food storage, stock rotation, and minimizing food waste.
- Support daily kitchen operations, special events, and catering as needed.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient food production and excellent customer service.
Shifts typically range from 6–8 hours depending on game schedule and attendance.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in food preparation and commercial kitchen operations preferred.
- Knowledge of cooking techniques, food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling.
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and production instructions.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely.
- ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain certification.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Hourly wage: $20.64–$25.02/hour depending on experience.
- Complimentary meals during shifts.
- Opportunity to work in a spirited collegiate sports environment.
Work Environment:
- Located within the Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness.
- Includes indoor concession stations and arena service areas.
- Energetic, team-oriented culture with a focus on guest satisfaction.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Denver, Colorado |
| Industry | Food and Beverage Production |
| Salary | $20.64–$25.02 |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1966 |
| Website | https://us.sodexo.com/home.html |
About Company
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.
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.
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