Cook, Seawall Cafe

Lamar State College-Port Arthur; Port Acres (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is seeking a Cook for the Seawall Café. The role involves food preparation, cleaning, and assisting with supply purchases. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma, Food Handler’s Certification, and a valid driver's license. Experience in food preparation and service is preferred. The position includes responsibilities such as cooking, cleaning appliances, and restocking items. Physical demands may require lifting up to 50 pounds. The college is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Food Handler’s Certification is essential.
• Valid driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking, and garnishing of food items.
• Routinely clean all appliances and utensils.
• Assist with grocery list and purchasing supplies.
• Restock items in proper placement.
• Comply with campus policies and procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food Handler’s Certification

Job description

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-984-6560.

LSCPA’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).

Job Summary

The Cook for Seawall Café has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, preparation of food and beverages at the café and routine cleaning. This is a non-exempt position that reports to LSCPA’s Seawall Café Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking, and garnishing of food items
• Routinely clean all appliances, shelving, utensils, counters, freezers, refrigerators, etc.
• Assist with grocery list and purchasing of necessary café supplies at local stores
• Restock items in proper placement
• Assist with proper storage, labeling and rotation of food items following deliveries
• Answer telephone calls, inquiries, and catering requests
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Handler’s Certification
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and service, with quantity cooking, in a state institution or commercial food service establishment

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements:

Duties may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting or moving of equipment or materials up to 50 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity is required to perform major job functions.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.