Temporary Kitchen Cook (Daytime)

Temporary Kitchen Cook With Opportunity to Stay On as Relief Cook
Hourly, Non-Exempt | Full-Time (Contract), Weekdays | The Settlement Home for Children

Feed Kids. Leave by Dinner. Make a Difference.

Since 1916, The Settlement Home for Children has been a place of healing for young people in Austin who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma. Our 10-acre campus is home to children and adolescents who need stability, care — and good food. We're looking for a skilled, dependable cook to join our kitchen team while a staff member is on leave, with a real opportunity to stay connected to our mission as a relief cook afterward.

This is not a restaurant gig. No late-night rushes. No holiday shifts. Just meaningful, consistent work feeding the kids and staff who call this place home.

A Kitchen Job That Works for Your Life

We know kitchen professionals often sacrifice nights, weekends, and holidays. This role is different:

• Weekdays only — no weekend shifts required
• No late nights — your shift is over by 7:00pm each night
• No holidays — spend them with your friends & family
• Consistent schedule — plan your life without guessing your hours
• Meaningful work — your meals are part of healing for children in foster care
  
  

About the Role

This is a temporary position covering a staff leave of up to 12 weeks, with the possibility of remaining on our team as a relief (substitute) cook once the position concludes. You'll report to our Operations Director and work  alone or with one other person in our kitchen team. 

Essential Job Functions & Expectations — What You'll Do

• Prepare and serve daily lunch meals according to weekly menus and recipes
• Offer two meal options per meal period, following our nutritional guidelines for children and adolescents
• Keep the kitchen, prep areas, and dining hall clean and sanitary
• Wash dishes and kitchenware after meals and meal prep
• Assist with placing the weekly food order and organizing/storing inventory
• Maintain records of food preparation
• Work collaboratively with kitchen staff and campus residents
• Participate in special events as needed
  
  

What We're Looking For

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Food Manager Certificate and Food Handlers License
• Knowledge of food service sanitation standards
• Strong time management skills
• Valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record (fewer than 2 moving violations or 1 accident in the past 3 years)
• Current auto liability insurance
• A genuine interest in working in an environment that serves children and young people

Preferred:

• Culinary training or certification
• Background in nutrition or dietetics
• Experience working with children or 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.

About The Settlement Home for Children

Founded in 1916, The Settlement Home for Children is one of Texas's premier nonprofit residential care organizations. Our programs — including a Residential Treatment Center, Group Home Program, Supervised Independent Living, Foster & Adoption services, and a UT Charter School — all call our north Austin campus home. We believe a nourishing meal is an act of care, and our kitchen team is a meaningful part of that mission every day.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Black Swan Yoga Online
• Free meals while working

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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