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Lead Cook

ELIOR GROUP
Wichita, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026

Lead Cook

Job Reference Number: 38320
Employment Type: 
Full-TimeOnsite 
Segment:
Healthcare
Brand:
Cura-Hospitality
Location:
Wichita, Kansas (US-KS) 

 

What Sets Us Apart

Come and join our amazing team

  • No late Night Shifts
  • Weekly Pay!
  • Work – Life Balance
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Employee Referral Bonus!
  • 401K w/ Company Match

Elior North America is a family of distinct hospitality companies with more than 50 years of industry presence and 15,000 team members united in our passion for food, service, and excellence. We share an appetite for growth which drives all of us to continually reimagine our customers’ experience.

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add an experienced, motivated lead cook to our Healthcare Foodservice team in Wichita, KS.   As a lead cook, you will have the opportunity to handle and prepare food while training and supervising a team of exceptional foodservice professionals.

What you'll be doing:

  • Overseeing and participating in the preparation of food items. 
  • Adhering to recipes while maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work environment. 
  • Following safety and sanitation guidelines. 
  • Controlling food and inventory costs.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent. 
  • Excellent multitasking, leadership, and communication skills. 

Nice-to-haves: 

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or a related field

Where you'll be working:

  • Wichita, KS 67218

Compensation Range

  • Pay rate starts at $22.00 per hour

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 

About Cura:

Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee compassionate service and healthy, delicious meals to ensure that quality of life never diminishes.

 

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.

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