Cook

Endeavors Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavors is seeking a kitchen cook to support the kitchen manager in preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious meals for shelter residents. You will help keep the kitchen clean, ensure safe food handling, and deliver meals to shelter sites with a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes dignity toward residents, adherence to sanitation guidelines, and timely meal service, including packing and delivering when required. This is an in-person position in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4 months to 1 year of experience in food service kitchen/cafeteria.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and safe food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, cooking, and portioning meals according to planned menus.
• Set up serving areas and help distribute meals to residents.
• Ensure meals are served at appropriate temperatures and portion sizes.
• Assist with packing and delivering meals to shelter site, when needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and food storage areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment promptly.
• Properly store leftovers and label food according to safety standards.
• Assist the kitchen manager with inventory, deliveries, and stocking supplies.
• Receive and organize food donations and vendor deliveries.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect while supporting meal service.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or shortages to the kitchen manager.
• Participate in staff training and meetings.
• Perform additional tasks assigned to support shelter operations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everything you do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to "Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities."

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Food Handler certificate

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

The cook supports the kitchen manager in preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious meals for shelter residents. This role ensures food is prepared safely, the kitchen is kept clean and sanitary, and meals are delivered on time to shelter sites. The cook works as part of a team to provide dignified, high-quality meal service to residents.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with preparing, cooking, and portioning meals according to planned menus.
• Set up serving areas and help distribute meals to residents.
• Ensure meals are served at appropriate temperatures and portion sizes.
• Assist with packing and delivering meals to shelter site, when needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and food storage areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment promptly.
• Properly store leftovers and label food according to safety standards.
• Assist the kitchen manager with inventory, deliveries, and stocking supplies.
• Receive and organize food donations and vendor deliveries.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect while supporting meal service.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or shortages to the kitchen manager.
• Participate in staff training and meetings.
• Perform additional tasks assigned to support shelter operations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everything you do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to "Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities."

Essential Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 4 months to 1 year of experience in food service kitchen/cafeteria experience.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and safe food handling practices.

ATTENDANCE

• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the employer’s sole discretion.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and flexible with scheduling needs (including evenings, weekends, or holidays).

LICENSES

• Driver’s License with clear record.
• ServSafe Food Handler certificate (or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire).

VEHICLE

• Must have daily use of a vehicle without prior notice.

WORK LOCATION

• In Person

Other

• Must be available and willing to travel to various locations and with such frequency as the business need dictates.
• Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local.
• Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality.

Endeavors has a longstanding practice of providing a work environment that is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.

Endeavors also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email [e-mail] or speak with your recruiter.

Endeavors is dedicated to offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and need help submitting your application online, please reach out to us at [e-mail]. If you are chosen for an interview, we will provide further details on how to request accommodations for the interview process.