Residential Cook- Shift 2

HOUSTON AREA WOMENS CENTER • Houston, TX

105d

About The Position

As the Residential Cook you are responsible for food preparation, cooking, serving, and cleaning tasks to ensure the kitchen remains safe, sanitary, and efficient in creating and delivering dishes to clients. In this role, the Residential Cook is responsible for serving a minimum of 125 client meals per day. This role is a fun and fast-paced environment with a dynamic team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• A minimum of one year of food service experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Maintain a valid Food Management Certificate.
• Maintain a valid Culinary Certificate, preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a good driving record; reliable transportation; ability to travel to off-site locations utilizing personal transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced understanding and working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent attention to details.
• Demonstration of professional objectivity and appreciation for confidential information.
• Ability to follow instructions and to adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet individual and team deadlines.
• Has a growth mindset and is a good team player.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor food inventories and document according to donor guidelines.
• Prepare three meals per day for clients residing at the Flagship Campus at posted meal-times with adherence to approved menus.
• Abide by enterprise process for accommodating clients with food restrictions/special diets.
• Prepare sack lunches in advance for clients that will not be located at the Flagship Campus during posted meal-times.
• Prepare food with sanitation in mind and follow all safety protocols established by the enterprise, city, state, and federal standards.
• Serve food in accordance with enterprise, CACFP, city, state, and federal standards.
• Ensure compliance with Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) guidelines for meal preparation and portion control.
• Ensure accurate documentation required by Child and Adult Food Care Program, HAWC, the Houston Food Bank, and the End Hunger Network.
• Clean all equipment and surfaces in the kitchen during and after meal preparation.
• Ensure the logging of refrigerator/freezer temperatures daily.
• Maintain proper uniform and personal hygiene standards.
• Ensure that interns and volunteers comply with all established sanitation and safety procedures.
• Ensure that interns clean the tables and floors in the dining area.
• Assume responsibility for the freshness and quality of items prepared.
• Immediately refrigerate or store in a holding tray all items not to be served immediately.
• Substitute donated products when appropriate.
• Clean all dishes in accordance with the City of Houston guidelines.
• Examine all donated and purchased food in the receiving area before storing.
• Reject damaged/infested food items.
• Monitor food inventories.
• Adjust inventories to reflect receipt and use of food.
• Attend necessary training and in-services as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance Programs.
• Generous Paid Time Off- 11 paid holidays per year, 3 personal holidays per year, 15 paid Vacation days per year, Approx 7 hours per month of accrued Sick days.
• 401K the agency matches 125% of employee contributions up to 4% of the annual salary of a full-time employee.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Company paid Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees