Community Kitchen Cook for Youth Programs

Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities in Houston seeks a Cook/Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals for program participants, planning three meals and two snacks daily and ensuring proper labeling, storage, and safety of foods. Responsibilities include maintaining clean kitchen and dining areas, managing weekly inventories with staff, coordinating with vendors, and reporting equipment needs.

A high school diploma, 2 years of experience in meal production, and Houston Food Service Manager

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in planning food production to coordinate with meal serving hours.
• Completed and current with Food Service Manager’s Certification Program for the City of Houston.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food following program’s systems and procedures for meals (three meals and two snacks daily).
• Plan and post menus; ensure availability of food items and supplies; label and store foods safely.
• Maintain kitchen appliances and utensils; keep kitchen and dining areas clean and hazard-free; observe sanitation and health standards.
• Conduct weekly inventories, assist with purchasing, and coordinate with vendors for food/supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program supervisor.

Skills

Food service experience

Confidential information handling

Prioritization

Professional demeanor

Student interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Service Manager Certification (City of Houston)

Job description

Catholic Charities in Houston seeks a Cook/Kitchen Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals for program participants, planning three meals and two snacks daily and ensuring proper labeling, storage, and safety of foods. Responsibilities include maintaining clean kitchen and dining areas, managing weekly inventories with staff, coordinating with vendors, and reporting equipment needs.

A high school diploma, 2 years of experience in meal production, and Houston Food Service Manager