Facility Cook - Deer Park, TX

Cenikor Foundation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement ($2k–$4k)

401(k) with up to 10%

Bonuses

Job summary

Cenikor Foundation is seeking staff for a PRN kitchen role focused on meal prep and client service. Responsibilities include following health codes, maintaining inventory, and coordinating kitchen duties. A team-oriented, safety-conscious candidate with basic cooking knowledge is preferred.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of food preparation experience. This role emphasizes confidentiality, professional boundaries, and a positive team dynamic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with food preparation.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling.
• Ability to work in a team and remain calm under pressure.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook calendar.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for clients as scheduled.
• Follow health codes for sanitation and safety.
• Maintain kitchen inventory and reorder ingredients as needed.
• Organize kitchen schedules and plan regular duties.
• Operate kitchen equipment and cook in bulk while controlling portions.
• Maintain confidentiality and refer issues to supervisor.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Safety & sanitation

Knife handling

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?

• PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year.
• COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS(Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/ADD/Long-term Disability), PAID TIME OFF, $2k - $4k TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES - we hire and reward high performers.
• STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals. More than 25% of our total employees have been promoted the last 4 years.
• STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time. Find out more here.
• The work we do isn't easy. If you like purposeful hard work, serving others and having FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!

SCHEDULE:PRN

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare meals for clients as scheduled.
• Follow all health codes pertaining to sanitation and safety, including but not limited to how to properly prepare food to avoid food-borne illnesses, cleanliness of work area and cooking utensils, and personal grooming.
• Maintain kitchen inventory, ordering appropriate amounts to make sure necessary ingredients are always on hand without any going to waste, and ensuring everything is stored properly for safety and space efficiency.
• Organize kitchen schedules, plan regular duties such as cleaning, designing menus and making sure cooking activities are coordinated.
• Must understand how to use kitchen equipment, be able to retain certain recipes to ensure consistency, and know how to cook in bulk and maintain portion control without generating waste.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all client and foundation matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the non-exempt functions as defined in this job description.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Commitment to quality service.
• Must be able to maintain professional boundaries with clients.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Presents a professional, positive image.
• Good ethical and business standards.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software preferred, including specific MS Outlook calendar experience.
• Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
  • Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
  • Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
  • Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
  • Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
  • Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:

• Minimum 1-year experience with food preparation required