Prep Cook

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart in Houston, TX is seeking a reliable Prep Cook to support kitchen staff in meal preparation, labeling ingredients, and ensuring safe, efficient service for students and staff.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, prior prep cook experience, and the ability to work under deadlines while maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in a school dining environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; one year of experience may substitute.
• Previous prep cook experience required.
• Experience in healthcare, hotel, or fast food is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily production schedule and meal preparation requirements as directed by the chef.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves for organization and accessibility.
• Measure ingredients and seasonings to be used in recipes.
• Wash and chop vegetables, meat, etc.
• Wash dishes and sanitize surfaces; take out trash as needed.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year experience allowed in lieu of education

Job description

Description

Summary:

The Prep Cook plays a supportive role to kitchen staff in the preparation of meals and ingredients, ensuring food is delivered safely and efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Follow daily production schedule and meal preparation requirements, as directed by the chef.
• Label and stock all ingredients on shelves, so they can be organized and easily accessible.
• Measure ingredients and seasoning to be used in recipes.
• Wash and chop vegetables, meat, etc.
• Wash dishes, sanitize surfaces, take out trash.
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Prior Experience/Qualifications Required:

Successful candidates are energetic, high-performers, committed to the school’s mission, who impress us with their drive, joy, initiative, and ability to work productively under multiple deadlines, where unanticipated external and internal events can shift priorities.

• High school diploma or equivalent (one year of experience in lieu of education)
• Previous experience as a prep cook required.
• Previous food service experience in healthcare, hotel restaurant, or fast food is considered an asset.

Requirements

Core Competencies:

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• A team player and effective communication skills.
• Patient with the ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to be able to manage a heavy workload.
• Ability to work alone and in a team.

Upon Hiring

• Successful completion of criminal offender record information and sexual offender registry information checks.
• Complete Food Handlers training/certification within 30 days of employment (valid Texas Certified Food Manager License In lieu of Food Handlers Certificate).
• Successful completion of CMG Safe Environment Training.
• Current CPR certification.

Physical Demands:

Frequent pushing, pulling, or lifting 10 or more pounds. Frequent and various back, forth, up, and down movement; ambulate across dining hall and other food service areas to clean tables, benches, utensils, equipment, and appliances. Ability to communicate information so others will understand; follow instructions; determine that areas, equipment, and utensils are sufficiently clean and safe, in compliance with school and state standards; observe small objects up close; remain stationary for long periods of time; tolerate extreme temperatures.

Essential Expectations

• Overtly support and act in accordance with the Goals and Criteria of the Society of the Sacred Heart; this expectation includes attendance at and applicable participation in faith-based practices.
• Foster a safe, predictable, and supportive environment.
• Interact with colleagues in a respectful and collegial manner that contributes to a healthy school culture.
• Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation and fulfill routine responsibilities in a thoughtful and timely manner.
• Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, professional courtesy, discretion, punctuality and attendance at all required meetings and events.
• Appropriately carry out specific duties as determined by the Head of School and/or supervisor.
• Maintain professional credentials and complete required training. Participate in and provide documentation for at least one professional development opportunity per year in addition to those required and provided by the school.
• Respect the confidentiality of the school, its employees, students, and families.
• Comply with the policies and procedures as articulated in the faculty and staff handbook.
• Authentically engage in the school’s self-reflection process that requires written goals and measured progress towards them.

Nothing in this Job Description restricts Duchesne’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that either the employee or Duchesne may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason.

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.