School Kitchen Cook - High-Volume, Scratch Cooking

Elior; Riverdale (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement (FT)

Job summary

Elior School Dining in Riverdale, IL is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced, high-volume school kitchen. You will prepare scratch-made meals, ensure quality and portions, and present dishes with care.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, teamwork, and customer service in a supportive environment. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for growth within the Elior network.

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a quality, high-volume establishment with scratch cooking.
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment and identify food items; customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Maintaining kitchen operations
• Ensuring proper food storage
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

Skills

Culinary experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Customer service

Job description

Elior School Dining in Riverdale, IL is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced, high-volume school kitchen. You will prepare scratch-made meals, ensure quality and portions, and present dishes with care.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, teamwork, and customer service in a supportive environment. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities for growth within the Elior network.