Cook, Bistro 549

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

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Job Summary

The Cook for Bistro 549 has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, opening and closing of the Bistro, preparing food to sell, serving and cleaning. This position is also responsible following standardized food recipes. This is a full-time position that reports to LSCPA’s Creative Arts and Service Professions Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with grocery list as needed and purchase necessary supplies at local stores or with approve vendors
• Restock items in proper placement upon arrival from store or vendor
• Assist with preparation, cooking, garnishing, and clean-up of the Bistro
• Responsible for all preparation, cooking, dishwashing, and clean-up of the Bistro
• Responsible for the routine daily cleaning with standard cleaning supplies of all applicants, shelving, utensils, counters, freezers, and refrigerators
• Assist the Culinary Arts Program Director with receiving all food, beverages, and deliveries, as well as proper storage, labeling, rotation, and cleaning of freezers and refrigerators
• Answer telephone calls as necessary
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in food preparation and service, with quantity cooking, in a state institution or commercial food service establishment
• ServSafe Certification or similar Food Handler’s Certification
• Valid driver’s license

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements:

This position requires employees to move to various locations on campus; move about inside a kitchen to access utensils, food service equipment, and appliances.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.