Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $16.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Opportunities for training and development
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
voluntary benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
Lamar University, located at 4405 Jimmy Simmons Boulevard, Beaumont, TX 77705, is currently hiring for both full-time and part-time Cook positions with immediate availability. Lamar University is a respected educational institution known for fostering a supportive campus community and providing quality services to its students and staff. The university's dining service operations are managed in partnership with reputable food service providers that emphasize quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The Cook position is essential at Lamar University, ensuring that the food served meets high standards of taste, presentation, and safety, contributing to the overall positive experience of those on campus.Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior cooking experience preferred but not required
- Ability to follow standardized recipes
- Knowledge of food safety regulations
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen
- Ability to work Monday through Friday, hours may vary
- Ability to work full-time or part-time schedules
- Willingness to comply with company policies and procedures including safety protocols
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior cooking experience preferred but not required
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and maintain quality
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Commitment to workplace safety and cleanliness
- Ability to perform physical tasks required in a kitchen setting
Job Duties
- Prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes and instructions to meet production, delivery and service schedules
- Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature and is attractive and tasty
- Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness
- Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food-handling procedures
- Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat, ensuring food and supply items are stored per standards
- Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed
- Assists in production planning, record keeping and reporting as required
- Assists in the ordering and receiving of all food and supplies as required
- Reports needed maintenance, faulty equipment or accidents to the supervisor immediately
- Attends in-service and safety meetings
- Maintains good working relationships with coworkers, customers, administrators and managers
- Performs job safely while maintaining a clean, safe work environment
- Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures
- Follows HACCP standards
- Abides by all company policies and procedures, including safety equipment use and proper lifting techniques
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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