Evening Cook - Part-Time (20 hrs/wk)

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.

The Evening Cook is responsible for daily dinner meal preparation and serving dinner to staff and residents. The Evening Cook will follow the menu and recipes provided to create two meal options per meal period. The Evening Cook will keep all areas clean, as well as cleaning up after meal prep and meal service. The Evening Cook will work with other kitchen staff in a professional manner to ensure that the kitchen runs smoothly.

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

Essential Job Functions & Expectations

Roles and 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 our residents in our on campus employment program
• Other duties/projects as requested. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of leadership, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Required Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Training in nutrition/dietetics
• Culinary training or certification
• 1 year experience working with children and adolescents

Essential Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.  Must be able to lift and/or exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 15 pounds of force frequently. Position frequently involves walking, standing, sitting, speaking, and repetitive motion. Position may occasionally involve climbing and balancing. Must have close visual acuity (corrected or uncorrected) so as to perform reading and transcription; perform visual inspections. Must be able to hear so as to receive detailed information through oral communication; receive information through telephone.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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