Weekend Kitchen Lead — Nutritious Meals for Residents

The Family Place; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement options

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Family Place is seeking a weekend kitchen cook to provide nutritious meals for residents in transitional housing. You will plan weekly menus, manage inventory, and maintain strict food safety standards in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include measuring ingredients, using commercial equipment, serving meals, and assisting with special events while providing compassionate service to residents rebuilding their lives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years in a commercial kitchen or related setting.
• Food Handler’s License and a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare well-balanced meals, desserts, and snacks per recipes and USDA guidelines.
• Operate blenders, mixers, grinders, slicers and other commercial tools safely.
• Develop weekly menus and manage inventory for scheduled meals.
• Maintain sanitation, proper temperatures, and clean kitchen and cafeteria areas.
• Assist with special events and provide welcoming service to residents.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food Handler’s License

Texas Driver's License

Tools

Blenders

Mixers

Grinders

Slicers

Job description

The Family Place is seeking a weekend kitchen cook to provide nutritious meals for residents in transitional housing. You will plan weekly menus, manage inventory, and maintain strict food safety standards in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include measuring ingredients, using commercial equipment, serving meals, and assisting with special events while providing compassionate service to residents rebuilding their lives.