Lead Cook, School Dining & Student Meals

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

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