Cook & Driver — Fresh Meals on Reliable Routes

Elior; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Elior’s Trio-Community-Meals in Olathe, KS is hiring an experienced cook/driver to join a fast-paced kitchen and distribution team. You will cook meals to recipe standards and transport goods to multiple destinations each day, ensuring safety and quality at every step.

Ideal candidates have at least a year in high-volume cooking, hold a valid commercial driver’s license or DOT medical card, and demonstrate reliable customer service with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Complete knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to use a variety of kitchen equipment and tools, and identify food items.
• High-level product knowledge and friendly customer service.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• At least one year of experience in a high-volume establishment with cooking from scratch.
• Valid state driver’s license for commercial vehicles and/or a DOT medical card.
• Acceptable driving record and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform food preparation and production tasks following recipes and safety policies.
• Ensure proper portion control, temperature control, and storage of leftovers.
• Load and transport food products according to schedule.
• Transport materials safely, complying with DOT rules and traffic laws.
• Inspect company equipment before and after trips.
• Maintain communication with dispatch about route issues or delays.

Skills

Culinary methods

Kitchen equipment

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

DOT safety knowledge

Education

High-volume cooking experience

Tools

Food handling tools

Job description

Elior’s Trio-Community-Meals in Olathe, KS is hiring an experienced cook/driver to join a fast-paced kitchen and distribution team. You will cook meals to recipe standards and transport goods to multiple destinations each day, ensuring safety and quality at every step.

Ideal candidates have at least a year in high-volume cooking, hold a valid commercial driver’s license or DOT medical card, and demonstrate reliable customer service with strong attention to detail.