You're Viewing 1 Of 95,000+ Jobs On OysterLink
New hospitality jobs added daily. Browse by role, pay, or location.
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $13.28
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The City of Corpus Christi is a vibrant and diverse coastal community located in Texas, known for its commitment to providing top-quality public services to its residents. The city government employs skilled professionals dedicated to ensuring the well-being and safety of the community, including various specialized roles in public nutrition and health services. Among the critical services offered by the City is the Central Kitchen, a dedicated food service facility focused on preparing nutritious meals for senior citizens through various programs such as Senior Centers, Nutrition Sites, and the Home Delivered Meal Program. This facility is an essential component in... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or GED
- two years of cooking experience
- valid driver's license
- ability to obtain Texas driver's license within 90 days if out-of-state
- food manager's certification within 30 days of hire
- CPR certification within three months of hire
- first aid certification within three months of hire
- pass criminal background check
- pass motor vehicle record check
- pass drug screening
- pass physical exam
- availability to work additional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- ability to work in emergency situations
- willingness to provide proof of education and certifications if hired
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or GED
- two years of experience in a related cooking role
- knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment
- effective teamwork and communication skills
- attention to detail and manual dexterity
- basic math skills for recipe conversions
Job Duties
- understand written and verbal instructions for food preparation and convert recipes to correct quantities for daily meal counts
- slice and prepare a variety of food items including fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry, and cake
- use electric and manual can openers to open cans
- operate commercial immersion blender, electric and manual can openers, industrial steamer, and conventional ovens
- cook in gas and electric ovens
- prepare food in large roasting pans on top of the range
- mix, measure, and combine a variety of ingredients
- adjust cooking temperature and speeds and use large utensils to stir and mix
- load and unload pans onto carts and into warmers weighing up to 25 pounds
- transfer prepared food and pack correct portions in bulk quantities for multiple Senior Centers and Nutrition Sites
- keep record of temperature logs for every menu item prepared
- clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces and equipment according to health department and HACCP regulations
- sanitize pots and utensils using appropriate cleaning products and tools
- take out trash to outside dumpster on utility carts
- work with kitchen crew to achieve department standards on food service inspection reports
- follow all rules and regulations relating to sanitation and food safety
- record items taken out of inventory and assist kitchen lead with weekly counts
- monitor taste, texture, color, and smell of food during preparation
- read pocket thermometer and monitor all five senses and manual dexterity
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
Don't Stop At One Job - There's More
Create a free profile
We'll match you with best jobs
Get job offers faster
Search For More Opportunities:
More Jobs Like This: