Manufacturing Facility Cook

SAM-MAS, Ltd. is seeking a Full Time Line Cook to support our Brownsville, TX manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll prepare daily meals for plant staff, following set menus and safety standards. Responsibilities include prepping ingredients, cooking hot and cold items, operating kitchen equipment, maintaining a clean, organized work area, and following food handling and sanitation procedures. You'll manage time efficiently to serve meals on schedule, monitor inventory, and assist with ordering supplies. This position suits a dependable cook who values consistency, teamwork, and supporting a busy, industrial work environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot and cold menu items for plant staff meals
• Follow standardized recipes, portion controls, and menu plans
• Set up, operate, and shut down kitchen equipment safely
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards in all prep and storage areas
• Keep kitchen, prep surfaces, and utensils clean and organized
• Assist with menu planning, ingredient prep, and batch cooking
• Monitor food inventory and communicate supply needs for ordering
• Follow all company safety, hygiene, and PPE procedures in an industrial setting
• Coordinate timing of meal service to meet shift schedules
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and coworkers to support facility operations

Required Skills

• Food preparation
• Grill and hot line cooking
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation
• Knife skills
• Batch cooking and portion control
• Time management in a high-volume kitchen
• Operation of commercial kitchen equipment
• Inventory and stock rotation
• Basic menu and prep planning
• Cleaning and maintenance of kitchen areas