School Cafeteria Cook - Scratch Kitchen & Service

Elior CTY, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

UNUM offering for Accident, Critical-Í

Discount program

Commuter benefits

EAP

401k

Sick time

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Elior Independent School Dining at Friends Seminary in New York is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen team. You will prepare meals from scratch, ensure quality and portion control, and contribute to creative presentation in a student-focused dining program.

The role emphasizes proper food handling, adherence to recipes, and strong attention to detail, with opportunities for personal growth within a supportive school-dining environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume setting with emphasis on scratch cooking.
• Knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is 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

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Elior Independent School Dining at Friends Seminary in New York is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen team. You will prepare meals from scratch, ensure quality and portion control, and contribute to creative presentation in a student-focused dining program.

The role emphasizes proper food handling, adherence to recipes, and strong attention to detail, with opportunities for personal growth within a supportive school-dining environment.