School Kitchen Cook – Scratch Cooking & Fast-Paced Prep

Elior; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

UNUM offering for Accident, Critical I

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

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 DME Academy to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will focus on high-quality meals, proper portioning, and creative presentation while maintaining a safe and efficient work area on-site.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of higher-volume, scratch cooking experience, strong culinary knowledge, and customer service experience. This role offers growth within a supportive education dining environment and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• At least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume, scratch-focused kitchen.
• Knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate various kitchen equipment and identify food items.
• Customer service experience is required.
• Food handlers’ certification is a nice-to-have.

Responsibilities

• Quality and portion control
• Food preparation
• Creative food presentation
• Maintaining kitchen
• Ensuring food is stored properly
• Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

Skills

Culinary experience

Culinary techniques

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Equipment knowledge

Customer service

Food handlers certification

Job description

Elior Independent School Dining is hiring an experienced cook at DME Academy to join a fast-paced kitchen team. You will focus on high-quality meals, proper portioning, and creative presentation while maintaining a safe and efficient work area on-site.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of higher-volume, scratch cooking experience, strong culinary knowledge, and customer service experience. This role offers growth within a supportive education dining environment and a comprehensive benefits