School Dining Cook — High-Volume, Scratch Kitchen Pro

Lancer Hospitality; Tularosa (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; 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 dynamic kitchen team in our Tularosa, NM location. You will work in a fast-paced environment, preparing high-quality meals, managing portions, and contributing to creative presentation while following established recipes and safety standards.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, attention to detail, and multitasking in a busy school dining program.

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a quality, high-volume setting with scratch cooking.
• Knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail with ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate 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

High-volume cooking

Attention to detail

Kitchen equipment handling

Customer service

Job description

Elior School Dining is seeking an experienced cook to join a dynamic kitchen team in our Tularosa, NM location. You will work in a fast-paced environment, preparing high-quality meals, managing portions, and contributing to creative presentation while following established recipes and safety standards.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, attention to detail, and multitasking in a busy school dining program.