Lead Cook

Elior Independent School Dining is a leading name in the educational dining sector, dedicated to delivering thoughtful and student-centered dining experiences. As a partner to schools across various regions, Elior Independent School Dining tailors its food programs to reflect the unique culture and mission of each campus it serves. Their commitment goes far beyond just providing meals; they focus on student well-being, community building, and supporting the growth and success of every student through expert culinary service and personalized attention. Elior North America, the parent organization, upholds a strong emphasis on diversity, equal opportunity employment, and professional development for its team members, fostering an inclusive environment where employees can thrive and advance their careers.

The Lead Cook role at Elior Independent School Dining in Demarest, New Jersey, offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about preparing and serving high-quality meals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. As a full-time, onsite position, the Lead Cook is essential to the successful operation of the school dining services, coordinating food preparation, quality and portion control, and creative food presentation while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulations. The role emphasizes working collaboratively with a motivated kitchen staff to uphold the brand's standards of scratch cooking in a high-volume setting. Candidates for this position bring at least one year of culinary experience, preferably with a focus on scratch cooking, and demonstrate a solid knowledge of culinary methods, techniques, and standards. Attention to detail, multitasking ability, and customer service skills are critical for success in this role. Elior offers competitive pay ranging from $20 to $25 per hour, along with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, voluntary insurance options, discount programs, commuter benefits, and paid time off. Employees also have access to tuition reimbursement, sick time, holiday pay, and a supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP). This role is ideal for culinary professionals eager to grow within an organization that values personal and professional development and offers multiple advancement opportunities within the food service industry.