School Kitchen: Scratch Cook & Prep Specialist

Elior CTY, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

UNUM offering for Accident, Critical  

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 to join a dynamic kitchen team at Poly Prep Country Day School. You will contribute to fast-paced, high-quality meal preparation, ensuring accuracy in portions, creative presentation, and strict adherence to food safety and storage protocols.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, multi-tasking, and customer-focused service, with opportunities for personal growth within a supportive school-dining environment.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year culinary experience in high-volume, quality-focused environment.
• Knowledge of proper culinary methods and standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask in fast-paced settings.
• 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

Culinary experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Elior Independent School Dining is hiring an experienced cook to join a dynamic kitchen team at Poly Prep Country Day School. You will contribute to fast-paced, high-quality meal preparation, ensuring accuracy in portions, creative presentation, and strict adherence to food safety and storage protocols.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, multi-tasking, and customer-focused service, with opportunities for personal growth within a supportive school-dining environment.