About the Role
The Evening Cook is responsible for daily dinner meal preparation and serving dinner to staff and residents, following provided menus and recipes to create two meal options per meal period. This role also involves maintaining cleanliness of kitchen areas and collaborating with kitchen staff for smooth operations.
Responsibilities
- Preparing and serving daily meals as outlined in the weekly menus
- Following recipes for daily meals
- Cleaning up prep and serving areas after meals
- Washing dishes and kitchenware used during meals and meal prep
- General cleanliness of kitchen and dining hall
- Working with residents in the on-campus employment program
- Performing other duties/projects as requested
Requirements
- Must meet personnel requirements as outlined in the Minimum Standards for Residential Treatment Centers in Texas and Minimum Standards for CPAs in Texas
- Have a valid driver's license and less than 2 moving violations and/or 1 accident within the past 3 years
- Must have and maintain current auto liability insurance and provide proof of insurance when requested
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Manager Certificate
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Handlers License
- Desire to work with children and adolescents
Skills
- Efficient time-management skills
- Knowledge of nutritional requirements for children and adolescents
- Knowledge of food service sanitation requirements
- Practices organization’s Culture of Communication, ensures straightforwardness and honesty
- Ability to interface with all levels of the organization
- Demonstrates rapport toward residents
- Ability to manage stress with multiple competing priorities
- Skilled in verbal and written communications
- Possesses integrity and compliance – can be relied upon to act ethically
- Demonstrates cultural and linguistic competence
- Exhibits professional work habits and dress
Location
- On-campus
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1 year experience working with children and adolescents (Preferred)
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Benefits
- 401k with match
- Paid vacation, health & wellness, and holiday leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free legal assistance through Rocket Lawyer
- Black Swan Yoga Online
- Free meals while working
About the Company
- Since 1916, The Settlement Home for Children has been promoting healing and growth in children, young adults, and families by providing a continuum of care, support, and resources to those who have experienced severe emotional trauma, abuse, or neglect — with a vision of ending the cycle of child abuse.
Equal Opportunity
- Diversity creates a healthier environment: equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination during recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, or any other condition of employment, on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, age, past, present, or prospective military service, medical history or genetic information, socio-economic circumstance, or any other characteristics protected by law. We maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.
