Sodexo Live Culinary Lead @ Orange County Convention Center

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A FUN JOB IN HOSPITALITY, THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members.

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.

Sodexo Live! is currently accepting applications for Culinary Lead at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida

The Culinary Lead (Cook I) position performs as an informal leader among its peer cook positions. The Cook I will assume grill or line responsibilities within the kitchen requiring detail and creativity and will perform responsibilities for food preparation that require a greater level of experience and expertise than Cook II and Cook III.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Required:

• Flexible working schedule includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to understand written and oral direction and to communicate same with others.

• Must be able to communicate well with Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef, clients, and other staff.
• Understanding of service standards and an ability to train Staff on an ongoing basis.

• Prepare and coordinate orders to ensure they are cooked in a timely, accurate, consistent and quality manner.

• Have a working knowledge of all culinary equipment.
• Ability to promote and participate in a team environment.
• Serve Safe Certification required.

• Ability to work under pressure and independently.

• 5+ year of Supervisor experience directing 20 plus employees.
• Comply with Health Department regulations and requirements, as well as Sodexo Live's standards for sanitation and safe food handling.

NOTE: Other requirements will be discussed during the interview.

Job Type: Oncall Position

Pay: $24.00

Language: English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Interested applicants must be at least 21 years of age and be able to pass a background screening.

Client-provided location(s): Orlando, FL

Job ID: Sodexo-3527BFF2C69178EA8817E0677E2B1931

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-29T18:50:49