Cafeteria Cook

Equus; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus is seeking staff for a Job Corps food service program. The role involves preparing and serving meals, ensuring proper storage and temperatures, and maintaining clean, organized areas. You will monitor sanitation practices and support daily operations including ordering and inventory as needed.

Applicants should have up to one year in culinary-related fields, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license. Equal opportunity employment is upheld across all locations.

Qualifications

• Three to six months related experience and/or training; must be able to make quantitative calculations using both fractional and decimal measure units.
• High School Diploma required.
• One year in Culinary Arts or related field from a college or technical school and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Valid State Driver’s License; County Sanitation Certification

Responsibilities

• Ensures food preparation is in accordance with planned menus and in sufficient quantities.
• Ensures food is properly stored and the proper temperature is maintained in hot and cold food items.
• Inspects work areas daily to ensure they are kept well organized and clean including store room, refrigerators, freezers, service areas and dining rooms
• Ensures food is handled in a sanitary manner, including receipt, preparation, and storage, including checking food temperature log daily to ensure appropriate temperature is maintained and logged in accordance with health regulations
• Check equipment daily to ensure proper cleanliness and sanitation techniques are followed
• Notify the Food Service Supervisor and issue work orders for repairs or replacement when necessary
• Assist Supervisor with ordering, stocking, and inventory as needed
• As needed, wash dishes, sweep and mop floors, remove trash, clean and sanitize tables and service areas
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Quantitative calculations

Attention to detail

Supervisory experience (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Arts training

Tools

State Driver’s License

County Sanitation Certification

Job description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Job Description

• Ensures food preparation is in accordance with planned menus and in sufficient quantities
• Ensures food is properly stored and the proper temperature is maintained in hot and cold food items
• Inspects work areas daily to ensure they are kept well organized and clean including store room, refrigerators, freezers, service areas and dining rooms
• Ensures food is handled in a sanitary manner, including receipt, preparation, and storage, including checking food temperature log daily to ensure appropriate temperature is maintained and logged in accordance with health regulations
• Check equipment daily to ensure proper cleanliness and sanitation techniques are followed
• Notify the Food Service Supervisor and issue work orders for repairs or replacement when necessary
• Assist Supervisor with ordering, stocking, and inventory as needed
• As needed, wash dishes, sweep and mop floors, remove trash, clean and sanitize tables and service areas
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Three to six months related experience and/or training; must be able to make quantitative calculations using both fractional and decimal measure units. Supervisory experience preferred
• High School Diploma required
• One year in Culinary Arts or related field from a college or technical school and/or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
• Valid State Driver’s License; County Sanitation Certification

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

APM, including Equus Workforce Solutions, Ross Innovative Employment Solutions, Dynamic Workforce Solutions, DESI, AGELIC, and Grant Associates, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

APM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or selection process, please contact [e-mail].