Prep Cook

Job Reference Number: 20223

Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite

Segment: Education

Brand: Lexington-Independents

State: Texas (US-TX)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced cook to work with a highly motivated and energetic kitchen staff in our Houston, TX location for our Education division. As a cook for Lexington Independents, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, efficient environment and cook delicious meals. If you are driven, passionate about preparing and serving high quality meals, and are looking for an organization that promotes your personal growth, this could be the right role for you. Please read on!

Your Pay

$11.50 / hour

Where you'll be working:

St. Pius X High School

What you'll be doing:

Quality and portion control

Food preparation

Creative food presentation

Maintaining kitchen

Ensuring food is stored properly

Following safe food handling policies, procedures and recipes

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

At least one years’ prior culinary experience in a quality and high-volume establishment with an emphasis on scratch cooking

Working knowledge of proper culinary methods, techniques, and standards.

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast-paced environment.

Ability to use various kitchen equipment and tools as well as identify and differentiate food items.

Customer service experience is required.

Nice-to-haves:

Food handlers’ certificationOur Benefits:

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

About Lexington Independents:

Lexington Independents works to create culinary experiences for independent school districts across the country. We believe that healthy, delicious food is critical to the mental, physical, and social wellbeing of students, and we feel privileged to provide them with meals that they’ll love every day.

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.