Cook

Harboroaks; Center Point (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks located in Center Point, Texas, is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to implement menus and coordinate food preparation. The role involves cooking, cleaning, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and two or more years of relevant experience in food services for institutions. A ServSafe Certification is preferred. Join our team to help deliver quality meals!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in a food service role preparing food for institutions preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers assisting in food preparation.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Inventory management

Compliance with health standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT: 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.

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