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Cook, Seawall Cafe

Employer
Lamar State College-Port Arthur
Location
Port Arthur, TX

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Administrative Jobs
Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Security Sensitive Statement:

Positions are security sensitive and subject to Texas education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title:

Cook, Seawall Cafe

Position Number:

798721

Posting Number:

201500113P

Start Date:

03/01/2021

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions To Applicants:

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on the final candidate prior to the offer of employment. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. An incomplete application will not be considered. Your application is not complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the application process.
Review of qualified applicants to begin immediately.
The following documents are requested: resume with your personal e-mail address, unofficial copies of official transcripts and licenses (if applicable), and name, phone number, and e-mail addresses of three (3 professional) references. Applicants selected for interviews may be asked to provide letters of reference. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

In compliance with House Bill 558 passed during the 76th Legislative session, Lamar State College – Port Arthur requires that all male U.S. citizens from 18 to 26 years of age provide proof of registration with the Selective System or exemption from such registration, prior to employment.

If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at (409) 984-6237.
Lamar State College-Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO/AA

Job Summary:

The Cook reports to the Manager of Café for the preparations of food and beverages at the cafe and routine cleaning.

Perform other appropriate duties as may be determined by the Manager of the Café.

Flexible hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a high school education or its equivalent. Experience in food preparation and service with quantity cooking in a state institution or commercial food service establishment preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical condition sufficient to permit standing and walking for long periods of time; sufficient to lift and carry moderately heavy items. Requires constant standing, walking, and seeing. Requires frequent sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying objects up to 25 – 50 pounds. Required to reach for items above your head. Requires infrequent stooping, bending, and climbing. Skills in culinary arts, which requires creativity, hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Some knowledge of methods used in quantity food preparation and cooking; in the use and care of food service equipment and appliances. Skill in the routine preparation and cooking of basic foods. Ability to read and understand, or to listen to and act upon written and oral instructions; to standardize food recipes correctly; to accept direction and supervision, must be able to establish and maintain effective work relationships. Working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment used in janitorial work. Must comply with established College policies and standards.

SALARY :

$22,880

Work Hours:

full-time 40 hours a week; Monday to Friday

Essential Job Functions:

1.Assist with preparation, cooking, garnishing, and clean-up of the Cafe. Responsible for all preparation, cooking, dishwashing, and clean-up of Cafe in the absence of the Assistant Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

2.Assist with grocery list as needed and purchase necessary supplies at local stores. Restock items in proper placement upon arrival from store.

Essential Job Functions:

3.Responsible for the routine daily cleaning with standard cleaning supplies of all appliances, shelving, utensils, counters, freezers, and refrigerators.

Essential Job Functions:

4.Assist the Assistant Manager with receiving of all food, beverages, and deliveries, as well as proper storage, labeling, rotation, and cleaning of freezers and refrigerators.

Essential Job Functions:

5.Answer telephone calls and catering calls as necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

6.Must maintain a Food Handler Certification and follow all procedures to pass health inspections.

Organization

Working at Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Lamar State College - Port Arthur, a member of The Texas State University System, is an open-access, comprehensive public two-year college offering quality and affordable instruction leading to associate degrees and a variety of certificates. The College embraces the premise that education is an ongoing process that enhances career potential, broadens intellectual horizons, and enriches life.

Located in Port Arthur, an industrial and cultural center of Southeast Texas, the college offers freshman- and sophomore-level work in numerous academic and technical/vocational fields. The campus sits between the 1,000 and 1,800 blocks of Procter Street and Lakeshore Drive.

The city has modern public schools, churches, shopping districts and recreation areas serving a community of approximately 70,000 persons. Principal area industries are oil refining, chemical production, shipping and shipbuilding. The metropolitan area, known as the Golden Triangle, includes the cities of Beaumont, Orange, Vidor, Port Neches, Nederland, Groves and Bridge City. All lie within 25 miles of Port Arthur and form the heart of the upper Texas Gulf Coast where approximately 350,000 live.

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