School Kitchen Prep Cook - Creative, Fast-Paced

Lancer Hospitality; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Critical Illness and Hospital Indemniy

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 at St. Pius X High School in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced, high-volume school kitchen.

You will prepare and present meals, ensure quality and portion control, and work with a motivated kitchen team to support student dining programs. The role requires at least one year of culinary experience in scratch cooking, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Qualifications

• At least one years’ prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking.
• Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and 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

Culinary experience

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Customer service

High-volume cooking

Job description

Elior Independent School Dining at St. Pius X High School in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced cook to join a fast-paced, high-volume school kitchen.

You will prepare and present meals, ensure quality and portion control, and work with a motivated kitchen team to support student dining programs. The role requires at least one year of culinary experience in scratch cooking, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.