Prep Cook

Elior Independent School Dining is a division of Elior North America, a leading provider in the foodservice industry. Elior Independent School Dining specifically partners with educational institutions to deliver thoughtful, student-focused dining experiences that extend beyond simple food service. Their approach integrates a deep understanding of each school’s unique culture and mission, crafting customized dining programs that foster well-being, community engagement, and student growth. This brand segment emphasizes culinary creativity, expert service, and personal attention to support the overall development of students in their academic environment. Elior North America values diversity and inclusion, striving to create growth and advancement opportunities for all employees, and is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an environment of continuous learning and skill enhancement.

Elior Independent School Dining is currently seeking a full-time, onsite Prep Cook for their location in Durham, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for preparing and serving high-quality meals and who thrives in a fast-paced, efficient environment. The Prep Cook will join a highly motivated and energetic kitchen team, contributing to the production of delicious meals with a strong focus on quality, portion control, and creative food presentation. Candidates will have the opportunity to advance their culinary career within a supportive organization that values personal growth and culinary excellence. The compensation offered for this position is $15.50 per hour.

The successful candidate will handle critical kitchen duties including food preparation, ensuring compliance with safe food handling policies, maintaining proper storage of food items, and keeping the kitchen organized and sanitary. This role requires a dedicated professional with at least one year of prior culinary experience in a high-volume, quality-driven environment, emphasizing scratch cooking methods. The Prep Cook must be comfortable using various kitchen equipment and tools and be attentive to detail, capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously under pressure.

Customer service skills are also essential as this role may involve interactions with the campus community. Additional qualifications that will enhance the candidate’s profile include food handlers’ certification, though this is not mandatory. Elior offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees, as well as voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans. Additional benefits such as a discount program, commuter benefits, employee assistance program (EAP), 401k, sick time, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off support the well-being and development of team members.