School Kitchen Cook: Scratch-Cooked Meals & Student Wellness

Elior; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

401k

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Elior Independent School Dining is hiring a cook at Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy. You will join a motivated kitchen team in a fast-paced setting, preparing meals with attention to quality, presentation, and safety.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, proper portioning, and maintaining a clean, well-organized kitchen. The ideal candidate has at least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume environment, with knowledge of culinary methods and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume scratch cooking.
• Knowledge of proper culinary methods and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and identify food items.
• Customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control.
• Food preparation and cooking.
• Creative food presentation.
• Maintaining kitchen and cleanliness.
• Ensuring proper food storage and handling per safety policies.

Skills

Scratch cooking

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Elior Independent School Dining is hiring a cook at Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy. You will join a motivated kitchen team in a fast-paced setting, preparing meals with attention to quality, presentation, and safety.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, proper portioning, and maintaining a clean, well-organized kitchen. The ideal candidate has at least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume environment, with knowledge of culinary methods and customer service.