School Kitchen Cook: Scratch Cooking in a Busy Kitchen

Aladdin; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 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 seeking an experienced cook to join a energetic kitchen team at the Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy. You will prepare and present high-quality meals in a fast-paced setting, while ensuring proper storage and food safety practices.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy school dining environment. This full-time onsite position offers opportunities for personal growth within Elior North

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of culinary experience in a quality, high-volume establishment with emphasis on 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.
• 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

Culinary experience

Culinary methods

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Job description

Elior Independent School Dining is seeking an experienced cook to join a energetic kitchen team at the Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy. You will prepare and present high-quality meals in a fast-paced setting, while ensuring proper storage and food safety practices.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a busy school dining environment. This full-time onsite position offers opportunities for personal growth within Elior North