Youth Services Kitchen Cook - High-Volume Role

Covenant House Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant House Texas in Houston is seeking a skilled Cook to join our Food Services team. You will prepare a variety of meals according to recipes and standards, ensuring quality and consistency across plates served.

The role requires 2+ years of cooking in high-volume or institutional settings, strong knife skills, ability to follow recipes and safety standards, and a Food Handler Certification. Join us to serve youth with warm hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience in a high-volume or institutional setting.
• Strong knife skills and understanding of basic cooking techniques.
• Food Handler Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Set up, maintain and break down assigned stations.
• Ensure proper portioning, presentation and temperature control.
• Assist with receiving, labeling and storing food products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Communicate product shortages, equipment issues, or resident concerns to the Chef/Manager.
• Support batch cooking and timely service throughout their shift.
• Assist with training new team members as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Stewards to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Serve the youth with a spirit of warm hospitality.

Skills

Cooking experience

Knife skills

Food safety

Following recipes

Job description

Covenant House Texas in Houston is seeking a skilled Cook to join our Food Services team. You will prepare a variety of meals according to recipes and standards, ensuring quality and consistency across plates served.

The role requires 2+ years of cooking in high-volume or institutional settings, strong knife skills, ability to follow recipes and safety standards, and a Food Handler Certification. Join us to serve youth with warm hospitality.