Lead Cook

Elior; Hales Corners (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior School Dining at St. Mary’s Parish School is seeking an experienced Lead Cook to manage food preparation and train a team of foodservice professionals onsite.

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure recipes are followed, and maintain a clean, safe work environment. The role emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and multitasking in a fast-paced school setting, with a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and tuition

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent multitasking, leadership, and communication skills are essential.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and participating in the preparation of food items.
• Adhering to recipes while maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work environment.
• Following safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Controlling food and inventory costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts (nice-to-have)

Job description

Job Reference Number: 42244

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Segment: Education

Brand: Elior-School-Dining

Location: St. Mary's Parish School

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced, motivated lead cook to our Elior School Dining team. As a lead cook, you will have the opportunity to handle and prepare food while training and supervising a team of exceptional foodservice professionals.

What you'll be doing:

• Overseeing and participating in the preparation of food items.
• Adhering to recipes while maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work environment.
• Following safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Controlling food and inventory costs.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent multitasking, leadership, and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or a related field

Where you'll be working:

St. Mary's Parish School

Compensation Range

$20 / hour

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Elior School Dining:

Elior School Dining partners with public and charter schools across the country, serving millions of meals that meet NSLP guidelines while exceeding expectations. We create thoughtful, customized dining experiences rooted in fresh food, student voice, and collaboration – fueling school pride, smart choices, and brighter futures with every meal.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer:

This job description can be revised by management as needed.