Fast-Paced Kitchen Cook — Fresh, Chef-Inspired Meals

Odessa College; Odessa (TX); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Odessa College's Wrangler Kitchen is a fast-paced, short-order dining operation serving students, faculty and visitors with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and diverse menus. The Kitchen Cook plays a key role in daily operations, ensuring quality, safety, and timely service in a high-volume environment.

The role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining professionalism and consistency.

Qualifikationen

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions.
• Passion for food and commitment to quality and innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy supply boxes as required.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Assist with daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, portioning, and presentation of menu items in accordance with established recipes and standards.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared, plated, and served to high-quality standards in a timely manner to meet service demands.
• Maintain strict compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, ensuring kitchen areas, workstations, and food storage spaces remain clean, organized, and sanitary at all times.
• Collaborates with the Kitchen Manager and culinary team to develop new menu items, seasonal offerings, and promotional specials, while contributing ideas to enhance menu variety and customer satisfaction.
• Monitors kitchen equipment and supplies to ensure proper functionality and safe operation; reports issues promptly and coordinates maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Assists in identifying, addressing, and resolving kitchen-related issues as they arise using effective communication and problem-solving skills to maintain smooth operations.
• Supports Lead Cooks in preparing entrées and other menu items according to established recipes, portion standards, and production guidelines.
• Provides guidance to line cooks on portion sizes, preparation techniques, and consistency in food presentation.
• Ensures proper storage, labeling, and temperature control of all food items in compliance with food safety standards.
• Assists in maintaining efficient kitchen workflow to ensure consistent, high-quality food production during service periods.

Kenntnisse

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Odessa College's Wrangler Kitchen is a fast-paced, short-order dining operation serving students, faculty and visitors with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and diverse menus. The Kitchen Cook plays a key role in daily operations, ensuring quality, safety, and timely service in a high-volume environment.

The role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to perform under pressure while maintaining professionalism and consistency.