Campus Dining Cook (8771)

Genuine Foods; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Genuine Foods in Odessa, TX is hiring a Cook to join our production kitchen. The shift runs 10:00am-5:00pm with rotating weekends, and you will prepare and serve food following daily recipes and safety standards.

You'll work with a supportive team, learn culinary skills, and have opportunities for career growth while contributing to a school environment that serves students and educators.

Qualifications

• 1 year of line cook or culinary experience required.
• Must be flexible and team-oriented.
• Punctual with good time-keeping.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb stairs.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Interest in Genuine Foods' mission and readiness to work in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow food safety standards at all times.
• Prepare and cook food based on daily recipes and specifications.
• Coordinate with teammates to ensure timely service.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized, assisting with cleaning duties.
• Maintain stocked, organized work area and assist with stocking.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible and team-oriented

Punctual

Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Able to climb stairs

Positive attitude

Work in school environment

Education

1 year of line cook or culinary experience

Job description

Job Location: TX - UTPB Odessa - Odessa, TX 79762

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $16.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Job Category: Operations - Food Service

ABOUT GENUINE FOODS

At Genuine Foods we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity, and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Shift is 10:00am-5:00pm plus rotating weekends

The Cook position is essential to our production kitchen, responsible for preparing and serving food in accordance with daily menu and recipe standards. This role involves a variety of tasks related to food preparation and kitchen maintenance. There are opportunities to learn culinary skills and advance your career. We are a supportive team that values respect and collaboration. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students and educators and prioritizes superior customer service.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety standards are followed at all times.
• Cook and prep food accurately based on recipes and specifications provided by the Chef/Genuine Foods.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure all food is prepared on time for service.
• Maintain a clean working environment and assist the team with additional cleaning duties.
• Keep area stocked and organized.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible and team-oriented.
• At least 1 year of line cook or culinary experience.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and level-headedness.
• Punctual and able to adhere to the time and attendance policy.
• Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Interest in and commitment to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to enhance students' minds, bodies, and happiness.
• Must be able to work in a school environment.
• Job Type: Full-time

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Career growth opportunities

Genuine Values

• Trustworthiness: Integrity, transparency, reliability, consistency, and delivery excellence.
• Personal Accountability: Ownership in solving problems, no excuses, learning from mistakes, and financial stewardship without sacrificing quality.
• People First: Human-centered solutions, teamwork, hospitality, empathy, and cultural responsiveness.
• Entrepreneurial: Adaptable, nimble, willing to go the extra mile, responsive, and encouraged to try new things.
• Genuine: Commitment to real, tasty, scratch-cooked healthy food, authentic interactions, honesty, positivity, and professionalism.