Cook

Harris-County-Department-of-Education; Channelview (TX); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Harris County Department of Education in Channelview, Texas, is seeking a Cook to prepare, cook and serve meals daily for Head Start programs, while maintaining sanitation and accurate documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic English, ability to work with diverse populations, and experience in food service; candidate will use the program’s food service software and collaborate with Nutrition Services Coordinators and vendors.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Experience in a food service setting.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations and work on a team.
• Basic English speaking/writing skills.

Responsabilidades

• Model HCDE mission, vision and values.
• Use food services software to order food and maintain inventory.
• Receive and store orders; troubleshoot delivery issues.
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals daily per menu and recipes.
• Adapt meals for medically-based or cultural/religious diets.
• Maintain sanitation and health standards daily.
• Maintain required documentation for CACFP compliance.
• Communicate with Nutrition Services Coordinators and vendors.
• Participate in committees and trainings; perform other duties.

Conocimientos

Basic English skills

Cooking for large groups

Highly organized

Proficient computer skills

Interact with diverse populations

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Inventory management

Sanitation standards

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

Food services software

Descripción del empleo

Cook

Harris County Department of Education, Channelview, Texas.

Job Details

Job ID: 5944232

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose: To order, prepare, cook and serve food; maintain all kitchen sanitation requirements; complete required documentation; and ensure efficient food service operations for the program in accordance with all applicable guidelines.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Basic English speaking/writing skills
• Cooking for large groups
• Highly organized
• Proficient computer and math skills
• Ability to interact with diverse populations
• Ability to work cohesively on an interdisciplinary team

Experience:

• Prior experience in a food service setting

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Model HCDE and Head Start’s mission, vision and values.
• Use the program’s food services software to order food according to the established schedule and maintain an inventory of items.
• Receive food and supply orders and store them according to guidelines; troubleshoot order and delivery issues.
• Prepare, cook, and serve meals daily according to the established menu cycle and standardized recipes; prepare food for program events, as required.
• According to the special diet menu developed by the Nutrition Services Coordinator, adapt meals for children with medically-based or cultural/religious special diets.
• Wash and sanitize dishware, equipment, and food preparation areas and maintain ongoing, regular sanitation and health standards on a daily basis.
• Consistently and accurately maintain all required documentation to ensure compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
• Maintain ongoing communication with Nutrition Services Coordinators and develop a positive working relationship with food vendors and delivery personnel.
• Participate in committees, workgroups, and trainings as assigned, including food handler and certified food manager training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.75 to $19.20 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 6300 Irvington Blvd.
• Houston, Texas 77022
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]