Prep Cook

Elior Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

UNUM coverage

Discount program

Commuter benefits

EAP

401k

Sick time

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA, is seeking an experienced cook to join Constellation's kitchen team. You will work in a fast-paced environment, preparing and presenting high-quality meals while maintaining strict portion control and food safety standards.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, attention to detail, and teamwork with a motivated kitchen staff. Elior North America supports professional growth and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of culinary experience in a high-volume, scratch-focused kitchen.
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and identify food items.
• Customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control.
• Food preparation.
• Creative food presentation.
• Ensuring food is stored properly.
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes.

Skills

Culinary experience

High-volume

Scratch cooking

Food safety

Customer service

Multitasking

Job description

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The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, CA for our Constellation division. As a cook for Constellation, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment and cook delicious meals. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you. Please read on!

What you'll be doing:

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least one years’ prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Nice-to-haves:

Compensation:

• 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 Constellation:

From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high-quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality.

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.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland