Lead Cook

Elior Independent School Dining is a premier foodservice provider dedicated to partnering with educational institutions to deliver exceptional dining experiences tailored specifically for students. As part of Elior North America, a leading foodservices company, Elior Independent School Dining is committed to creating thoughtful, student-focused programs that extend beyond merely serving meals. We emphasize aligning our culinary offerings with each school's unique culture and mission, fostering well-being, and building a strong community within the school environment. Our team prioritizes expert service and culinary creativity, aiming to support students' growth, health, and overall success throughout their educational journey.

Elior North America champions an inclusive and diverse workplace where every qualified candidate receives consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. We believe in nurturing employee development and cultivating an environment conducive to professional growth. Employees at Elior gain valuable skills and experience that help to advance their careers within the company, whether at the corporate level or in various brand segments.

The role we are offering is for a Lead Cook at our Indianapolis, Indiana location. This is a full-time, onsite position focused within the education segment of our operations. The Lead Cook is an experienced and motivated foodservice professional entrusted with overseeing food preparation activities, ensuring adherence to recipes and safety standards, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. Beyond hands-on cooking responsibilities, the Lead Cook plays a critical leadership role by training and supervising a team of foodservice professionals to deliver high-quality meals in an efficient and safe manner.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth within a respected organization dedicated to health, quality, and community impact through food. The compensation for this role is $17 per hour. Responsibilities include managing food and inventory costs, implementing safety and sanitation guidelines, and actively participating in daily food production. The ideal candidate is one who demonstrates excellent multitasking abilities, strong leadership, clear communication skills, and a passion for culinary arts.

Elior Independent School Dining provides competitive benefits to its full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary accident and critical illness coverage, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement plan, paid time off, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to an employee assistance program. These benefits are designed to support the health and well-being of our staff, encouraging a balanced and rewarding work experience.

With a commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and community engagement, Elior Independent School Dining is the ideal workplace for dedicated culinary professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in school dining services. If you are ready to lead a dynamic culinary team and contribute to a supportive learning environment through excellent foodservice, we welcome your application for the Lead Cook position.