School Kitchen Cook - High-Volume, Scratch Cooking

Aladdin; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 Independent School Dining is seeking an experienced cook to join a dynamic kitchen team at Madison Ridgeland Academy. You will prepare high-quality meals in a fast-paced setting, focusing on scratch cooking and creative presentation.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of culinary experience, strong understanding of culinary methods, and excellent attention to detail. This on-site role offers growth opportunities within a supportive school dining program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year culinary experience in a high-volume establishment with emphasis on scratch cooking.
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools and identify/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

Customer service

Kitchen equipment handling

Tools

Kitchen equipment usage

Food safety handling

Job description

Elior Independent School Dining is seeking an experienced cook to join a dynamic kitchen team at Madison Ridgeland Academy. You will prepare high-quality meals in a fast-paced setting, focusing on scratch cooking and creative presentation.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of culinary experience, strong understanding of culinary methods, and excellent attention to detail. This on-site role offers growth opportunities within a supportive school dining program.