School Dining Prep Cook - Fast-Paced, Scratch Kitchen

Elior; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Job summary

Elior Independent School Dining at Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy seeks an experienced cook to join a fast-paced school kitchen. You will prepare meals, ensure quality, and support a team focused on student wellness.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, high-volume service, and strong attention to detail. This onsite, full-time position offers benefits and opportunities for growth within a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume setting, 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 use various kitchen equipment and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary experience

Culinary methods

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Job description

Elior Independent School Dining at Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy seeks an experienced cook to join a fast-paced school kitchen. You will prepare meals, ensure quality, and support a team focused on student wellness.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, high-volume service, and strong attention to detail. This onsite, full-time position offers benefits and opportunities for growth within a supportive educational environment.