Cook

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Cook / Food Service Worker Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and motivated cook / food service professional to join our team in a busy cafeteria setting. The ideal candidate prepares high-quality meals, maintains a clean and safe kitchen, and works efficiently in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with other team members.

• Prepare and cook food according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene guidelines at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen and food preparation area.
• Assist with cold and hot food preparation, including line work and batch cooking.
• Support inventory tasks, including receiving, storing, and rotating food products using FIFO practices.
• Work closely with team members to ensure timely and efficient meal service.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, grills, mixers, and other tools safely and correctly.
• Monitor food temperatures and quality to ensure consistent standards and compliance with regulations.
• Adhere to recipes and portion control guidelines to maintain consistency and reduce waste.
• Help with menu preparation and setup for service as needed.

• Experience with general food preparation and meal production in a food service environment.
• Proficiency in line cook duties, including both cold prep and hot prep work.
• Strong understanding of basic cooking techniques such as grilling, sautéing, frying, baking, and roasting.
• Solid knife skills, including safe and efficient cutting, chopping, and slicing.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, including Serv Safe, HACCP principles, or equivalent standards.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain proper portion control.
• Competence in inventory management and food storage practices, including FIFO rotation.
• Ability to monitor food temperatures and quality throughout preparation and service.
• Experience operating common kitchen equipment such as ovens, fryers, grills, and mixers.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with kitchen and service staff.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a detail-oriented approach to daily tasks.
• Possession of a valid Food Handler’s card.

• Previous cooking or food service experience in a cafeteria or similar setting is preferred.
• Familiarity with menu preparation and planning is a plus.
• Experience with temperature monitoring and quality control procedures is beneficial.
• Knowledge of formal food safety systems such as Serv Safe or HACCP is an advantage.
• Ability to adapt to changing needs during service and assist where needed across the kitchen.

You will join a supportive team environment where collaboration and reliability are valued. The role offers consistent daytime hours on weekdays, helping support work-life balance. There is potential for assignment extension based on performance, providing opportunities to demonstrate your skills and grow. You will work in a structured setting with clear standards for safety, quality, and professionalism.

This role is based in a cafeteria setting with an active, fast-paced kitchen environment. You will work primarily Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on a one-month assignment that may be extended depending on performance. The workplace uses a variety of commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, fryers, grills, & mixers, and requires adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

You will spend most of your time on your feet, working in a team-oriented atmosphere where clear communication and cooperation are essential. Appropriate kitchen attire and adherence to safety and hygiene guidelines are expected.

This is a Contract position based out of Irving, TX.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic…