About

• Description
• The Child Development Center at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish seeks a cook to prepare and serve meals to the children in our care, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, Monday through Friday each week.

• Summary of Essential Job Functions
• Prepare and maintain food at appropriate temperatures, have knowledge or be willing to learn the Department of Health rules and regulations. Have or gain knowledge of proper food preparation, temperature control, sanitation, and portion sizes.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined by the Child Development Center, the Diocese of Austin, Health and Human Services (Licensing), and the Health Department to assure compliance for state certification and accreditation.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.

• Duties and Responsibilities
• Assembles food, dishes, utensils, and supplies needed for timely meal preparation.
• Prepares high-quality nutritional food, in quantity, as directed by the Child Adult Care food program.
• Follows standardized recipes.
• Adheres to sanitation and safety procedures prescribed by health dept. regulations.
• Assures that food temperatures are hot or cold enough and kitchen is sanitary so that health standards are maintained.
• Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils using approved sanitation methods.
• Returns all items to their proper storage site.
• Completes routine maintenance of kitchen and equipment, including weekly deep cleaning.
• Delivers meals to classrooms as assigned.
• Maintains food inventories.
• Reconciles meal services for submission to Child Adult Care food program monthly.
• Ability to solve problems and respond appropriately to unexpected situations (food shortages, equipment malfunctions, etc.) while adhering to meal schedules.
• Ministerial Character
• The Pastor is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the parish (St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church – College Station, Texas) which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ’s mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.
• Positions employed in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church – College Station, Texas help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

• Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED
• Clear FBI fingerprinting
• Obtain CPR/First Aid Training
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.