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Dynamic Service Solutions (DSS) is a mission-driven organization partnering with federal and local agencies to deliver high-quality human services, staffing, and program support nationwide. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate service.

We’re seeking compassionate professionals to join our Children First Residential Care Program, where you’ll provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive care in a safe and supportive environment. Your work will help children move toward stability and family reunification. If you are passionate about serving vulnerable populations and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join our mission-focused team.

Many roles require fluency in English and Spanish. Explore opportunities in our Career Center and make a difference where it matters most. 

Job Summary

Cooks will support with daily duties by setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment as well as preparing ingredients to use in cooking and assisting with serving the children. Ensure to prepare meals under USDA guidelines on nutrition and ORR policies are followed. This position is responsible for food preparation, portion sizes, and the overall presentation of food, and ensures culturally appropriate food menus are followed.

Essential Functions:  

1. Responsible for food preparation and for ensuring that children receive meals that are proportionate, consistent, and cooked properly.
2. Clean food preparation areas as determined by the Houston Department of Health and company policy. Maintaining sanitation and safety standards in the kitchen area.
3. Assist in inspecting kitchen areas, supplies, equipment, workstations, and dining areas to verify that all are clean, safe and in working order. Check food inserts and temperature before and during service.
4. Adjust the menu to accommodate allergies or specific diet concerns. Alter meals based on minors’ diet requirements.
5. Assist in managing the inventory and order food and beverages, equipment, and supplies. Order ingredients and estimate expected food consumption, and organize preparation as needed.
6. Store food products in compliance with safety practices (e.g., in refrigerators) using FIFO (First In/First Out storing methods.

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. 

Qualifications and Requirements

Preferred Education/Work Experience

Level: High School Diploma

1. Associate degree in culinary arts preferred.
2. 1 year of previous experience with food handling.
3. 1 year of previous experience in a fast-paced restaurant; school cafeteria experience preferred.
4. Current State Food handling certification
5. Ability to read, write, speak, comprehend, transmit, translate and converse proficiently detailed instructions and translate from and to English and/or Spanish preferred.
6. Ability to handle kitchen tools and equipment.
7. Strong writing, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
8. Excellent troubleshooting skills, including the ability to resolve issues quickly.
9. Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, OneDrive) with the ability to learn new software.

Equivalent Education/ Work Experience

N/A

Work Location:

Houston, TX, 77090 (This is a seasonal assignment - Max 120 DAYS)

Foreign Language Requirement

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Working Conditions/Physical Effort

Work is performed mostly in an office setting. Evening and weekend work are requirements of the position as necessary. Regular computer work is required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; finger, handle, or feel objects, or control; reach; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to work on a ladder. Often wear uniforms such as aprons or jackets and gloves. Are often exposed to hazardous situations and conditions that produce cuts or minor burns. Are often exposed to hot and cold temperatures, such as when working near ovens or retrieving food from freezers. Work physically near others. May work near contaminants and hazardous equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position, and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay.
• Professional development opportunities; ongoing training in best practices, and leadership.
• Mission-driven work in a collaborative, supportive team.

Why Join DSS

Our people are our greatest strength while empowering communities through compassion, structure, and service. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, and clear pathways for advancement. We actively promote and encourage team members to apply for internal opportunities, helping you build a long-term career while expanding your skills and leadership potential. When you join DSS, you become part of a supportive organization that invests in your development and values your impact.

We participate in E-Verify.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dynamic Service Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, age, military/veteran status, parental status, or other non-merit factors. Dynamic Service Solutions is also committed to complying with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.