School Kitchen Chef: High-Volume Scratch Cooking

Elior; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

UNUM coverage

Discount program

Commuter benefits

EAP

401k

Sick time

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Elior Independent School Dining at The John Carroll School is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen team. You will prepare scratch meals, ensure quality and portion control, and present dishes creatively while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

The role emphasizes customer service, safety, and collaboration with staff. A minimum of one year of culinary experience is required; food handlers certification is a plus.

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
• Maintaining kitchen
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

Skills

Culinary experience

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Kitchen equipment handling

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Elior Independent School Dining at The John Carroll School is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen team. You will prepare scratch meals, ensure quality and portion control, and present dishes creatively while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

The role emphasizes customer service, safety, and collaboration with staff. A minimum of one year of culinary experience is required; food handlers certification is a plus.