Cook

Job overview

The Cook works onsite at UT Rio Grande Valley in Brownsville, TX. Pay is $13 per hour. The schedule may vary based on operational needs, and the posting requires at least two years of cook experience. Chartwells Higher Ed provides campus food service. The cook prepares and serves food according to recipes, production schedules, and food-safety standards. The role supports consistent meal service through proper portioning, temperature control, kitchen cleanliness, and safe handling practices.

What you'll do

• Prepare food according to standardized recipes and service schedules
• portion and serve meals at appropriate temperatures
• taste prepared items
• maintain service records
• clean kitchen and storage areas
• store or discard food safely
• operate and maintain kitchen equipment
• assist with production planning, recordkeeping, ordering, and receiving
• report maintenance needs and accidents
• follow HACCP and company safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cook

brownsville tx

chartwells he

ut rio grande valley

campus dining

food preparation

haccp

food safety

kitchen operations

$13/hr

cook experience required

schedule varies

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Training and development
• retirement plan
• shopping program
• health and wellness programs
• discount marketplace
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• voluntary benefits. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, EAP, and FSAs.

Why this role

Requires at least two years of cook experience. Schedule varies with operational needs; the posting notes that work may be reduced or temporarily paused during school breaks depending on business needs.

About the employer

Chartwells HE is hiring for this role. Industry: Food Service Contractors. Sector: 72.