Lead Cook

Elior Group; Hales Corners (WI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Sick Time

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

Job summary

Elior School Dining at St. Mary's Parish School in Hales Corners, WI is seeking an experienced Lead Cook to support daily food service operations in a school setting.

You will prepare and cook meals, serve students and staff, maintain a clean kitchen, and perform light administrative tasks while complying with safety standards. This hands-on role requires strong multitasking, reliability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; prior school or high-volume food service

Qualifications

• Must have basic cooking experience in a food service setting.
• Must be able to multitask and manage multiple daily tasks.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills for administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to menus, recipes, and portion standards.
• Serve meals to students and staff with professional service.
• Assist with daily setup and breakdown of food service areas.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, workstations, serving areas, and dishes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe kitchen environment and adhere to food safety standards.
• Monitor food production, inventory, and costs to manage waste.
• Provide direction to kitchen staff as needed.
• Complete light administrative duties and production records.

Skills

Cooking

Food Service

Multitasking

Communication

Organizational Skills

Independent Work

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Reference Number: 43490
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, motivatedLead Cook to our Elior School Dining team at St. Mary's Parish School in Hales Corners, WI. This is a hands‑on position ideal for someone who enjoys working in a school environment and is comfortable supporting all aspects of daily food service operations.

What you'll be doing:

As the Lead Cook, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking meals, serving students and staff, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and completing light administrative duties as needed.

Prepare and cook meals according to established menus, recipes, and portion standards.

Serve meals to students and staff while providing friendly, professional service.

Assist with daily setup and breakdown of food service areas.

Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, workstations, serving areas, and dishes.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and company procedures.

Monitor food production, inventory, and portion control to help manage costs and reduce waste.

Provide direction and support to food service team members as needed.

Complete light administrative duties, including basic paperwork, production records, inventory documentation, and other daily operational tasks.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Previous cooking or food service experience.

Ability to cook, serve, clean, and support all areas of daily food service operations.

Strong multitasking, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently.

Basic computer and administrative skills.

Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Nice-to-haves:

Previous experience working in a school, institutional, or high‑volume food service environment.

Culinary training or an 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

$18 - $20 / hour based on experience.

• Medical (FT Employees)
• 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.