Cook, Seawall Cafe

Cook, Seawall Cafe Salary $34,000.00 Annually Location Lamar State College Port Arthur Job Type Classified Job Number 202500069 Organization Cafe Opening Date 01/14/2026 FLSA Non-Exempt

Description Benefits Questions Lamar State College Port Arthur is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at HumanResources@lamarpa.edu or call 409-984-6560. LSCPA's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46).

Job Summary The Cook for Seawall Café has responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, preparation of food and beverages at the café and routine cleaning. This is a non-exempt position that reports to LSCPA's Seawall Café Department.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation, cooking, and garnishing of food items
• Routinely clean all appliances, shelving, utensils, counters, freezers, refrigerators, etc.
• Assist with grocery list and purchasing of necessary café supplies at local stores
• Restock items in proper placement
• Assist with proper storage, labeling and rotation of food items following deliveries
• Answer telephone calls, inquiries, and catering requests
• Comply with campus policies and procedures
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Handler's Certification
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in food preparation and service, with quantity cooking, in a state institution or commercial food service establishment

Supplemental Information Physical Requirements: Duties may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and occasional lifting or moving of equipment or materials up to 50 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity is required to perform major job functions.

Lamar State College Port Arthur is an E-Verify Employer. This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form located at the bottom of the page.

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Application Questions

1. What is your highest level of education attained? GED High School Diploma Associate Degree Bachelors Degree Doctoral Degree

2. Do you have a current Food Handlers Certification? Yes No

3. Do you have food preparation and service experience, in a state institution or commercial food establishment? Yes No

4. If yes, please explain.

5. Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No

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Employer Information

Lamar State College Port Arthur P.O. Box 310 Port Arthur, Texas, 77641 Website: https://www.lamarpa.edu/index.html