PRN Cook - Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen Ops

The Family Place; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Family Place in Dallas, TX is seeking a Kitchen Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents in transitional housing and maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen and cafeteria.

Responsibilities include developing weekly menus, cooking balanced meals, ensuring food safety, and assisting with inventory and event meal prep. Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds; High School diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen or hospital kitchen preferred.
• Knowledge of USDA guidelines and food handling best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly menus and ensure adherence.
• Prepare nutritious meals, desserts, and snacks per recipes.
• Prepare, wash, trim, cut, cook, season food per policies.
• Follow recipes and use kitchen tools to make sauces, soups, and casseroles.
• Bake, roast, broil, and steam a variety of foods.
• Monitor food temperatures to meet safety targets.
• Prepare meals for special events when needed.
• Order supplies, inventory, and stock shelves.
• Maintain sanitary standards for handling and serving food.
• Assist in dish room and kitchen cleanup.

Skills

Multitask

Customer service

Cleanliness

Food safety knowledge

Reading recipes/labels

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Family Place in Dallas, TX is seeking a Kitchen Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents in transitional housing and maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen and cafeteria.

Responsibilities include developing weekly menus, cooking balanced meals, ensuring food safety, and assisting with inventory and event meal prep. Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds; High School diploma or GED required.