Cook na City of Edinburg

Cook

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Cook to performs complex food preparation work and entry level routine cashier responsibilities. Are you seeking engaging work? Do you wish to advance your career? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!

This Cook position earns a competitive pay of $ 13.38/hour. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today!

ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG

Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.

Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COOK

As a Cook, you spend your day performing complex food preparation work and entry level routine cashier responsibilities. Your work typically involves preparing, seasoning, and cooking food, and maintaining inventories and records of food consumption along with compiling and tabulating data, checking documents for accuracy and maintaining files. Your job is essential to the city, you will inspect food preparation equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure sanitary conditions. You will assist in making recommendations for improving cooking and kitchen operations and in reviewing and planning menus to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with great people skills, problem solving skills, and finds genuine enjoyment in what you do!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A COOK

• Required Education: High school diploma, GED or equivalency
• Educational Substitute: Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Work Experience: Requires one (1) to three (3) years' experience in restaurant food preparation and cashiering responsibilities.

• Able to obtain Food Handler's permit.
• Must have a current and valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Are you someone who prefers hands-on work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Cook job!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you have the right skills to succeed as our Cook, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.

Location: 78541

Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and/or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.

Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.