Cook 

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 Durham 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:

$16 / hour

Where you'll be working:

NC School of Math & Science

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’ certification 

Our 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