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COOK (FULL TIME)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $12.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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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
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Located in Brownsville, Texas, UT Rio Grande Valley is an educational institution that supports a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The campus is part of the University of Texas system and is dedicated to providing quality educational experiences and services to its community members. The university focuses on academic excellence, community engagement, and fostering opportunities for personal and professional growth. The environment at UT Rio Grande Valley encourages collaboration, innovation, and cultural diversity, making it a vibrant and inclusive place to work. Working at this institution means becoming part of a larger mission to positively impact the educational... Show More

Job Requirements

  • prior culinary experience is highly preferred
  • ability to perform all duties as described
  • willingness to work full-time with varying shifts including mornings and evenings
  • ability to follow safety protocols including proper glove use and slip-resistant shoes
  • reliable attendance and punctuality
  • physical ability to stand for long periods and perform kitchen tasks
  • commitment to a drug-free workplace
  • ability to work in an educational facility environment

Job Qualifications

  • prior culinary experience
  • ability to follow standardized recipes and food safety procedures
  • knowledge of kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • good communication and interpersonal skills
  • commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen
  • willingness to participate in in-service and safety meetings

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
  • tastes all prepared food items
  • uses established ticket collection procedures during service
  • responsible for 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
  • performs other duties as assigned
  • ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of serving temperatures
  • follows HACCP standards
  • follows safety protocols when handling knives, hot pans and using slip-resistant shoes

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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