Cook

Houston Food Bank • Houston, TX

57d • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Must be open to working a flexible work schedule with varying hours (5am-10pm), days or shifts (including nights, weekends) POSITION SUMMARY: The Cook is responsible for preparing food for the Culinary Department, which includes Texans Café, Kids Café, and/or Catering Conference Center, under the direction of the Culinary Leadership Team. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean/safe work environment, in compliance with all state, local, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) policies, practices, and procedures. This role is required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above one’s circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what’s right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly). ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reliable, consistent, on-site attendance is a requirement. This position requires punctuality and dependable attendance to meet the needs of the business, including attending and participating in meetings and presentations. Prepares food by following standardized recipes, and scaling practices adhering to appropriate serving sizes. Thaws and prepares menu foods according to food safety standards. Stores and maintains food according to food safety standards. Maintains kitchen area according to all food safety standards. Follows the cycle menu as directed by the Culinary Leadership Team. Checks and records the temperature of products. Maintains all temperature logs for responsible products. Ensures inventory is available for required recipes. Assists in the coordination of all activities regarding pre-preparation of food items using volunteers. Serves food on the serving line. Works with culinary/nutrition interns. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma from an accredited school or general education development (GED) certificate
• 1 year of related experience
• Knowledge of basic cooking and baking skills, culinary terms, commercial food service equipment & batch cooking
• Ability to operate food services equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including the use of percentages
• Able to communicate and understand written and verbal instructions
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability and willingness to be flexible in work assignments
• Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to coordinate well with other personnel
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to follow-through on tasks
• Time management skills and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work various shifts
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies, and local, state, and federal health code standards.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Is legally able to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• SERV Safe food handlers preferred or able to obtain within the first 60 days

Responsibilities

• Prepares food by following standardized recipes, and scaling practices adhering to appropriate serving sizes.
• Thaws and prepares menu foods according to food safety standards.
• Stores and maintains food according to food safety standards.
• Maintains kitchen area according to all food safety standards.
• Follows the cycle menu as directed by the Culinary Leadership Team.
• Checks and records the temperature of products.
• Maintains all temperature logs for responsible products.
• Ensures inventory is available for required recipes.
• Assists in the coordination of all activities regarding pre-preparation of food items using volunteers.
• Serves food on the serving line.
• Works with culinary/nutrition interns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED