Lead Cook

Elior North America is a leading provider in the hospitality industry, boasting over 50 years of experience and a workforce of more than 15,000 dedicated professionals. As a family of distinct hospitality companies, Elior North America is united by a shared passion for food, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence. The company operates across diverse segments, ensuring a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages growth, development, and innovation. Located in Wichita, Kansas, the company’s Cura-Hospitality brand specializes in healthcare foodservice, delivering high-quality and nutritious meals to hospitals, senior living centers, and long-term care facilities to enhance the quality of life for patients and residents.

This full-time, onsite Lead Cook position within the Healthcare segment presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual passionate about culinary arts and leadership. With a competitive starting pay rate of $22.00 per hour, this role emphasizes work-life balance by eliminating late night shifts and offering weekly pay. The position involves overseeing and participating in food preparation while upholding safety and sanitation standards, managing inventory costs, and training a team of foodservice professionals to maintain high culinary and service standards. As a lead cook, you will be integral to creating a welcoming, safe, and efficient kitchen environment while ensuring all recipes are meticulously followed and the workspace remains clean and organized.

Joining the team means becoming part of a company that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth. Elior North America offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, voluntary benefits like accident and critical illness coverage, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, 401(k) with company match, paid sick time, holiday pay for nine holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off. Additionally, the company provides employee referral bonuses, a discount program, and fosters an inclusive culture that supports diversity and equal opportunity.

In this role, you will leverage your multitasking abilities, leadership, and communication skills to lead kitchen operations efficiently. Whether you hold a high school diploma or possess an advanced degree in culinary arts, your commitment to culinary excellence and team development will be valued and nurtured. Working in Wichita, you will contribute significantly to enhancing the foodservice experience within healthcare settings, ensuring every meal served meets the highest standards of taste, nutrition, and safety. This position not only offers a stable and rewarding career path but also the chance to be part of an innovative and growing hospitality company dedicated to enriching lives through food and service.