COOK (FULL TIME)
About The Position
The Cook prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and corporate standards, guidelines, regulations, and established policies and procedures. The role ensures quality food service at all times, including preparing and serving food according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and safety requirements. The position is based at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. The full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary, some weekends, and open availability required. Prior bulk cooking and catering cooking experience is required. The stated pay range is $16.00 to $17.50 per hour. The employer notes that educational facility service needs may decline or cease during winter and summer breaks, resulting in periods of unpaid work absence or temporary layoff; depending on business needs, associates may instead be required to work year-round, potentially at another location during breaks.
Requirements
- Prior bulk cooking and catering cooking experience is required.
- Open availability is required; the schedule may include some weekends.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- The employer is willing to train.
Responsibilities
- Prepare high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions and meet production, delivery, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery, using correct portioning, meeting standards, maintaining correct temperatures, and ensuring food is attractive and tasty; taste prepared food items.
- Use established ticket collection procedures during service and maintain records for the area worked.
- Clean the kitchen after preparation and service, maintain cleanliness, and store or discard excess food according to safe food-handling procedures.
- Keep refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat and store food and supplies according to standards.
- Operate and maintain kitchen equipment as instructed.
- Assist with production planning, record keeping, reporting, ordering, and receiving food and supplies as required.
- Immediately report needed maintenance, faulty equipment, or accidents to the supervisor.
- Attend in-service and safety meetings.
- Maintain good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators, and managers.
- Work safely and maintain a clean, safe work environment, including a personal commitment to the safety of oneself and others.
- Ensure proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures and follow HACCP standards.
- Follow company policies and procedures, including using appropriate cut-resistant gloves, heat-protective gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Opportunities for training and development
- Retirement plan
- Associate shopping program
- Health and wellness programs
- Discount marketplace
- Identity theft protection
- Pet insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and auto and home program
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Potential paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
- Free parking
- Free shift meal
- Instapay through the One @Work app
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
