Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $16.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
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 insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
Lamar University, located in Beaumont, Texas, is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join their culinary team as full-time and part-time cooks. This opportunity is ideal for those who have a passion for food preparation and want to contribute to the vibrant campus community by ensuring quality food service in compliance with federal, state, and corporate standards. The positions are available immediately with a fixed pay rate of $14.00 per hour, offering a competitive wage in the Beaumont area. Applications are accepted online only, emphasizing a streamlined hiring process. The university provides flexible schedules Monday through Friday, with hours varying and... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior cooking experience preferred but not required
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to follow food safety standards
- Ability to work full-time or part-time schedules, Monday through Friday
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members
- Willingness to adhere to safety protocols
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
Job Qualifications
- Prior cooking experience preferred but not required
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and food preparation instructions
- Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation procedures
- Ability to operate and maintain kitchen equipment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safety and cleanliness standards
- Ability to work varying schedules Monday through Friday
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
- Uses established ticket collection procedures during service and maintains records from area worked during service periods
- 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
- Ensures 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
- Personal commitment to your own safety and that of others
- Abides by all company policies and procedures including the use of protective gloves and proper lifting techniques
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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