Cook

Harboroaks; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Belton, Texas, is looking for a skilled food service professional responsible for preparing and serving meals. The position requires directing assistant workers and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, culinary training, and two years of experience in institutional food service. Join our team dedicated to providing nutritious and appetizing meals while maintaining cleanliness and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in food service preparing food for institutions.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification required.
• Additional culinary education or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers assisting in food preparation.
• Ensure cleanliness and functional operation of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory control

Team coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education or training

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Food safety certification

Job description

Overview

Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed toprovidingequalemploymentopportunitiestoall applicantsforemploymentregardlessofanindividual’scharacteristicsprotected byapplicable state,federalandlocallaws.