Position Summary
At Crave-It Nutrition, we are looking for a skilled head cook who can lead a team of 1-2 people with various personalities, skill levels, and work ethics to cook and serve 100+ meals per day to students for a school's lunch service Monday-Friday 6:30am-2pm. The right person is organized, communicates well, punctual, works hard, and capable of managing high-volume and strict timelines. DO NOT APPLY if you have not managed a team of at least 2 people or have not lead the prepping/cooking for 100+ meals.
Daily Duties
- Prepping and cooking a high-volume (100+ per day) of basic food items in a time-sensitive environment
- Running production & distribution reports and calculating the correct amount of food needed with limited waste and food shortages
- Managing product ordering & inventory without over ordering or missing items
- Communicating with the school staff respectfully and professionally
- Leading a team of prep cooks & servers respectfully & efficiently
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and kitchen organization
Company Summary
Crave-It Nutrition was founded as a healthy meal prep company in San Marcos, TX in 2016 by Brandon & Ashley Hill. These meals were delivered to homes from Georgetown to San Antonio. As we grew, we began to partner with companies to do corporate catering and eventually got our own kitchen space in Austin.
During COVID, we were asked to help provide lunches for a small private school in San Marcos. Despite the low volume, we agreed to help them, so that they could continue to feed their students. This school opened the door for other school partnerships and before we knew it our business had changed forever.
Fast forward to the present day, we no longer provide healthy meal prep and only manage food service programs for private schools, charter schools, and childcare centers. We now manage food service programs at over 46+ locations in DFW, Houston, Midland, Austin, San Antonio, Fredericksburg, and Corpus Christi with a team of 70+ employees. Our goal is to continue growing in this industry and providing enjoyable dining experiences for students across Texas. This means we have a lot of growth potential for those individuals who show up consistently, work hard, and create enjoyable dining experiences for each school we service!
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide high-quality, wholesome meals that fuel student success, while creating enjoyable dining experiences.
Vison Statement
Our vision is to become the premier nationwide school food service provider, dedicated to delivering nutritious, delicious meals that nourish students and support their educational journey.
Core Values
- Care For People
- Quality Over Everything
- Excel At the Little Things
- Lead By Example
- Constant Growth & Improvement
- Customer-Centric Approach
- Respect & Integrity Are Never Situational
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare a high-volume of meals for clients as scheduled.
- Follow all health codes pertaining to sanitation and safety, including but not limited to how to properly prepare food to avoid food-borne illnesses, cleanliness of work area and cooking utensils, and personal grooming.
- Must understand how to use kitchen equipment, be able to retain certain recipes to ensure consistency, and know how to cook in bulk and maintain portion control without generating waste.
- Follow and generate recipes to the T.
- Must be friendly and kind. We are serving students in a school.
- Maintain proper inventory
- Must be able to consistently show up to work without missing more than 2-3 work days in a semester.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Advanced understanding of cooking.
- Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
- Commitment to a high-quality service.
- Must be able to maintain professional boundaries with clients.
- Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
- Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
- Presents a professional, positive image.
- Good ethical and business standards.
- Possess good oral and written communication skills
- Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
- Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
- Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
- Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success
If you believe you are the best fit for this role, please send me an email or direct message me through Indeed describing yourself and why you believe you are the best fit. Include an example or previous role that helps justify your statement. Applicants without this will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Pay rate:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
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Application Question(s):
- What is your address so we can see how far your commute is?
- Do you have a personal car?
- Would you say your cooking level is beginner, intermediate, or advanced? (if advanced please describe your cooking and holding techniques with food)
- How would you handle a conversation with a staff member or student if they are upset with the food they are given?
- Are you willing to grocery shop for your campus if needed?
- Are you able to work between the times of 6:30am-2pm?
Experience:
- Cooking/Serving: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- food managers certificate (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Missouri City, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person