Utility/Prep Cook - Episcopal High School, Houston

The primary purpose of this position is to play a vital support role in food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and daily operations, helping to ensure a safe and efficient environment for meal service to students and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in basic food preparation tasks under the direction of the kitchen manager or lead cook
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas in accordance with food safety guidelines
• Wash dishes, trays, and kitchen equipment as needed
• Set up and break down workstations and service lines
• Receive, stock, and organize food and supplies
• Assist with loading and unloading food deliveries; must be able to lift at least 20 pounds
• Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash
• Follow proper food handling and hygiene procedures
• Support other team members during busy meal prep and service times
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth kitchen operations

Qualifications:

• High school or vocational school graduate or equivalent or working toward diploma.
• Good working knowledge of English.
• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• Good communication skills, ability to get along well with others, flexibility and patience.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Constant standing or walking.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Bends, reaches, lifts, carries, twists, pushes, pulls, and handles equipment when performing duties.
• Repetitive wrist/arm movements when serving.
• Manual and finger dexterity and motor coordination are necessary to serve food and handle dishes/trays with agility and speed.
• Able to reach and operate equipment and systems safely and effectively. 
• Ability to work in warm to hot and humid conditions.