Cook - Mornings/Afternoons

Covenant House Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant House Texas in Houston is seeking a skilled Cook to join our Food Services team. You will prepare a variety of meals according to recipes and standards, ensuring quality and consistency across plates served.

The role requires 2+ years of cooking in high-volume or institutional settings, strong knife skills, ability to follow recipes and safety standards, and a Food Handler Certification. Join us to serve youth with warm hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience in a high-volume or institutional setting.
• Strong knife skills and understanding of basic cooking techniques.
• Food Handler Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Set up, maintain and break down assigned stations.
• Ensure proper portioning, presentation and temperature control.
• Assist with receiving, labeling and storing food products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Communicate product shortages, equipment issues, or resident concerns to the Chef/Manager.
• Support batch cooking and timely service throughout their shift.
• Assist with training new team members as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Stewards to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Serve the youth with a spirit of warm hospitality.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Following recipes

Job description

Cook

Position: Cook

Location: Covenant House Texas - 1111 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006

Department: Food Services

Shift: Mornings/Afternoons

Schedule: Varies

Days Off: Varies

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cook to join our team at Covenant House Texas. The ideal candidate will have a passion for preparing delicious meals and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. You will be responsible for cooking a variety of dishes according to our recipes and standards, ensuring quality and consistency in every plate served.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Set up, maintain and break down assigned stations.
• Ensure proper portioning, presentation and temperature control.
• Assist with receiving, labeling and storing food products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Communicate product shortages, equipment issues, or resident concerns to the Chef/Manager.
• Support batch cooking and timely service throughout their shift.
• Assist with training new team members as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Stewards to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Serve the youth with a spirit of warm hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience in a high-volume or institutional setting.
• Ability to follow recipes, production plans and safety standards.
• Strong knife skills and understanding of basic cooking techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain quality under time constraints.
• Food Handler Certification

Excellent Pay and Compensation Packages