School Dining Cook — Craft Scratch Meals

Elior Group; Dolton (IL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

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 is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced kitchen team in a school dining environment. You will prepare meals with focus on quality, portion control, and creative presentation while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of high-volume, scratch cooking experience, strong culinary techniques, attention to detail, and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of culinary experience in a high-volume, scratch-focused environment.
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to operate various kitchen equipment and identify 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

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Job description

Elior School Dining is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced kitchen team in a school dining environment. You will prepare meals with focus on quality, portion control, and creative presentation while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of high-volume, scratch cooking experience, strong culinary techniques, attention to detail, and customer service skills.