Community Kitchen Cook — Large-Scale Menu Prep & Safe Service

12 Oaks; Baytown (TX); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

12 Oaks in Baytown, TX is seeking a cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals and maintain clean food service areas. The role requires experience in cooking for large groups and knowledge of health and safety standards.

The position supports meal service duties, menu planning, and adherence to dietary preferences, with opportunities to work in a team-focused environment. This on-site role may be full-time or part-time depending on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate successful employment as a cook.
• Must be able to prepare and serve a wide range of foods skillfully.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 30 pounds, to occasionally lift more than 50 pounds, and to spend long periods of time standing.
• Must have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation.
• Must be able to organize and use time appropriately to accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals as indicated on planned menus using standardized portion sizes and approved substitutions.
• Ensures that meals are served at scheduled times, planning and organizing food preparation tasks appropriately.
• Completes all clean-up duties as needed after each meal service.
• Follows cleaning schedules and sanitation checklists to ensure kitchen and food service areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
• Ensures that resident, staff, and guest meals are accounted for according to established procedures.
• Ensures that resident food preferences are met.
• Observes and reports to the Director of Food Service or Executive Director any problems, concerns, or issues regarding the Food Service Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Cook experience

Food preparation

Health & safety knowledge

Time management

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience cooking for large groups

Dietary cooking experience

Job description

12 Oaks in Baytown, TX is seeking a cook to prepare and serve nutritious meals and maintain clean food service areas. The role requires experience in cooking for large groups and knowledge of health and safety standards.

The position supports meal service duties, menu planning, and adherence to dietary preferences, with opportunities to work in a team-focused environment. This on-site role may be full-time or part-time depending on staffing needs.