School Kitchen Cook — Scratch Cooking & Growth

Successfactors; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (FT)

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement (FT)

Paid time off

Sick time

Holiday pay

Job summary

Elior Independent School Dining at Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy is seeking an experienced cook to join a highly motivated kitchen team. You will work in a fast-paced environment, preparing scratch meals and maintaining quality for students and staff.

We value attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to recipes and sanitation standards, with opportunities for personal growth within a nationwide dining network.

Qualifications

• Must-have: at least one year of culinary experience in a high-volume establishment with scratch cooking.
• Knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment and differentiate food items.
• Customer service experience 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

Quality and portion control

Food preparation

Creative food presentation

Proper food storage

Safe food handling procedures

Customer service

Job description

Elior Independent School Dining at Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy is seeking an experienced cook to join a highly motivated kitchen team. You will work in a fast-paced environment, preparing scratch meals and maintaining quality for students and staff.

We value attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to recipes and sanitation standards, with opportunities for personal growth within a nationwide dining network.