School Kitchen Cook - Scratch Cooking & Creative Plates

Elior Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; 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 hiring an experienced cook at Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy to join a fast-paced, energetic kitchen team. The role emphasizes scratch cooking, quality portions, and high standards in a student-centered dining program.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of culinary experience, strong knowledge of culinary methods, and excellent attention to detail. Onsite work with opportunities for personal growth and professional development are included.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of culinary experience in a quality, high-volume setting with 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 operate various kitchen equipment 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

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Food presentation

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Elior Independent School Dining is hiring an experienced cook at Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy to join a fast-paced, energetic kitchen team. The role emphasizes scratch cooking, quality portions, and high standards in a student-centered dining program.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of culinary experience, strong knowledge of culinary methods, and excellent attention to detail. Onsite work with opportunities for personal growth and professional development are included.