School Kitchen Cook — Fresh Prep & Creative Plating

Successfactors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Elior Independent School Dining is seeking an experienced cook to join our energetic kitchen team at Poly Prep Lower School in New York. You will work in a fast-paced environment, preparing high-quality meals with attention to portions and presentation.

We value individuals with at least one year of culinary experience, strong knowledge of kitchen methods, and a customer-focused approach. This onsite role offers growth opportunities within our schools dining program.

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a quality, high-volume kitchen with scratch cooking.
• Solid understanding of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to operate and differentiate kitchen equipment and food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control for meals.
• Food preparation and creative presentation.
• Ensure proper food storage and handling per policies.
• Follow recipes and safety procedures to maintain high standards.

Skills

Culinary experience

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Kitchen equipment proficiency

Customer service

Job description

Elior Independent School Dining is seeking an experienced cook to join our energetic kitchen team at Poly Prep Lower School in New York. You will work in a fast-paced environment, preparing high-quality meals with attention to portions and presentation.

We value individuals with at least one year of culinary experience, strong knowledge of kitchen methods, and a customer-focused approach. This onsite role offers growth opportunities within our schools dining program.