Temporary Kitchen Cook (Daytime)

The Settlement Home for Children•Austin, TX

6d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position covering a staff leave of up to 12 weeks, with the possibility of remaining on our team as a relief (substitute) cook once the position concludes. You'll report to our Operations Director and work alone or with one other person in our kitchen team. The role involves preparing and serving daily lunch meals, offering two meal options per meal period, following nutritional guidelines for children and adolescents. Responsibilities also include keeping the kitchen, prep areas, and dining hall clean and sanitary, washing dishes and kitchenware, assisting with food orders and inventory, maintaining records of food preparation, and collaborating with kitchen staff and campus residents. Participation in special events may also be required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Manager Certificate and Food Handlers License
Knowledge of food service sanitation standards
Strong time management skills
Valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record (fewer than 2 moving violations or 1 accident in the past 3 years)
Current auto liability insurance
A genuine interest in working in an environment that serves children and young people

Nice To Haves

Culinary training or certification
Background in nutrition or dietetics
Experience working with children or adolescents

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve daily lunch meals according to weekly menus and recipes
Offer two meal options per meal period, following our nutritional guidelines for children and adolescents
Keep the kitchen, prep areas, and dining hall clean and sanitary
Wash dishes and kitchenware after meals and meal prep
Assist with placing the weekly food order and organizing/storing inventory
Maintain records of food preparation
Work collaboratively with kitchen staff and campus residents
Participate in special events as needed