PT Cook

Elior School Dining is a prominent division of Elior North America, specializing in providing high-quality dining services to public and charter schools across the United States. Known for delivering millions of meals that adhere to National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines while also surpassing expectations, Elior School Dining focuses on creating thoughtful and customized dining experiences that emphasize fresh food, student preferences, and collaborative efforts. This commitment not only fosters school pride but also promotes smart nutritional choices and contributes positively to the futures of the students they serve.

Elior North America operates as an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion across all its workforce. The company is dedicated to offering professional growth and advancement opportunities, ensuring that employees develop valuable skills and experience which can enhance their career trajectories within the corporate office or various brand segments. With a supportive and growth-oriented environment, Elior North America takes pride in nurturing its employees' personal and professional development.

The part-time Cook position at Elior School Dining’s Memphis, Tennessee location offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly motivated and energetic kitchen team. This role is ideally suited for individuals passionate about preparing and serving high-quality meals in a fast-paced and efficient setting. Working onsite, the successful candidate will engage in cooking delicious meals that meet stringent quality standards while adhering to safe food handling policies.

In this role, the cook will focus on food quality and portion control, creative food presentation, and proper food storage. The position requires hands-on food preparation, as well as maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the kitchen environment. Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and attention to detail, the cook will follow established recipes and procedures meticulously to ensure consistency and customer satisfaction.

Working at Believe Academy TN within the Elior School Dining segment, the schedule includes part-time hours from Monday to Friday, with shifts available from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm or 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. The position starts at $15.25 per hour, offering competitive compensation for part-time work. Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with voluntary accident and critical illness plans, a discount program, commuter benefits, and more, highlighting Elior’s commitment to employee wellbeing.

This part-time Cook position is ideal for someone with at least one year of prior culinary experience in a high-volume establishment where scratch cooking is emphasized. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in culinary methods, techniques, and standards, able to multitask effectively, and use various kitchen equipment and tools proficiently. Customer service experience is required, reflecting the company’s dedication to delivering excellent dining experiences. A food handler’s certification is considered a plus but not mandatory.

Elior School Dining offers a vibrant and supportive work environment where culinary professionals can grow their careers while making a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of students. If you are passionate about food preparation, eager to contribute to a dynamic team, and looking for stable part-time employment with room for advancement, this role is an excellent fit.