Prep Cook/Line Cook

Evolving Solution Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Crave-It Nutrition is seeking a skilled Prep/Line Cook to join a small team that serves 100+ meals daily to students for a school lunch program. The shift runs Monday–Friday, 6am–2pm, and the ideal candidate is organized, punctual, hardworking, and capable of handling high-volume and strict timelines.

Daily duties include preparing and cooking large batches, assisting with production and distribution reports, managing inventory and ordering to limit waste, maintaining cleanliness, and

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume cooking.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong team collaboration and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and portion control.

Responsibilities

• Prepping and cooking 100+ meals daily for school lunch.
• Assist with production & distribution reports; calculate food needs with limited waste.
• Manage inventory and ordering to avoid over- or under-stocking.
• Maintain cleanliness and kitchen organization; adhere to health codes.
• Communicate respectfully with school staff; work with a small team of cooks and servers.

Job description

At Crave-It Nutrition, we are looking for a skilled Prep/Line Cook who can work with a team of 1-2 people with various personalities, skill levels, and work ethics to cook and serve 100+ meals per day to students for a school's lunch service Monday-Friday 6am to 2pm. The right person is organized, communicates well, punctual, works hard, and capable of managing high-volume and strict timelines.

Daily Duties

• Prepping and cooking a high-volume (100+ per day) of basic food items in a time-sensitive environment
• Assisting with running production & distribution reports and calculating the correct amount of food needed with limited waste and food shortages
• Managing product ordering & inventory without over ordering or missing items
• Communicating with the school staff respectfully and professionally
• Working with a team of prep cooks & servers respectfully & efficiently
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and kitchen organization

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare a high-volume of 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.
• 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.
• Follow and generate recipes to the T.
• Must be friendly and kind. We are serving students in a school.
• Maintain proper inventory
• Must be able to consistently show up to work without missing more than 2-3 work days in a semester.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Advanced understanding of cooking.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Commitment to a high-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
• 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

Monday through Friday 6-2pm during the school year.