School Dining Cook — Fast-Paced Scratch Kitchen

Lancer Hospitality; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Critical Illness and Hospital IndemnI

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 in Riverdale School is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced, energetic kitchen team. You will prepare meals, maintain quality and presentation, and support a scratch-cooking environment.

This role emphasizes safety, proper food storage, portion control, and adherence to recipes. A customer-service mindset and attention to detail are essential for success in our dining program.

Qualifications

• At least one year's 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.

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 School Dining in Riverdale School is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced, energetic kitchen team. You will prepare meals, maintain quality and presentation, and support a scratch-cooking environment.

This role emphasizes safety, proper food storage, portion control, and adherence to recipes. A customer-service mindset and attention to detail are essential for success in our dining program.