Top 149 Kitchen cook Jobs in Mcallen Tx

TJJD - Cook II - (EVN)
Texas Department of Public Safety —Edinburg, TX
- $3,888.95 a month
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
8d
Prep Cook
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen —Pharr, TX
- $7.25 - $30.00 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
Cook
KIWAMI RAMEN —McAllen, TX
- $10 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- Quality control
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
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Prep Cook
Altura Concepts —McAllen, TX
- 8 hour shift
- Spanish
- No education required
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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2026-27 Child Nutrition Worker ES
McAllen Independent School District —McAllen, TX
- $13.25 - $18.31 an hour
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
19h
Prep Cook
Yard House —McAllen, TX
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
Cook
Semilla Coffee Lab —McAllen, TX
- $9 - $15 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Line Cook
BJ's Restaurants —McAllen, TX
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- 18 years or older
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen —McAllen, TX
- Serving
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
Service Specialist
City of Alton —Alton, TX
- $14.26 an hour
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Prep Cook
BJ's Restaurants —McAllen, TX
- $14 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- In person
- 18 years or older
- Guest services
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Cook
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen —Pharr, TX
- $2.13 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Cook
The Republic —McAllen, TX
- $12 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Line prep
MCALLEN COUNTRY CLUB INC —McAllen, TX
- $11 - $13 an hour
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
- High school diploma or GED
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4d
Line Cook
Altura Concepts —McAllen, TX
- 8 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- In-person
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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11d
Pizzaiolo
Altura Concepts —McAllen, TX
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Fast casual restaurant
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Howling Rabbits BeerWorks —McAllen, TX
- $10 - $15 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
- Fast casual restaurant
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
Prep Cook
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina —McAllen, TX
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- English
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SOUS CHEF (PART TIME)
Chartwells HE —Edinburg, TX
- $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Pizza Maker I Pizza Cook
Napo Pizza —McAllen, TX
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
- Flexible schedule
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TJJD - Cook II - (EVN)

Texas Department of Public Safety -
Edinburg, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$3,888.95 a month
8 days ago

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Employee relationship building

Full Job Description

Job ID

102829

Location

Edinburg

Other Recruiting Location

Edinburg

Number of Openings

State Job Code(s)

8118

Close Date

08/19/2026

Company

TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPT

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

Salary Admin Plan(s)

Salary Admin Grade(s)

Salary Range

$3888.95 - 3888.95 per Month

Agency Information

We are committed to transforming lives and building safter communities by working collaboratively, communicating openly, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Our team models accountability, transparency, and respect, taking proactive steps to ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth, staff, and the community. We strive for excellence through continuous growth, thoughtful decision making, and mission driven collaboration, supporting one another while embracing challenges that lead to meaningful, long-term impact.

Job Description

Performs complex (journey-level) food preparation work. Work involves following standardized menus in the preparation of breakfast, noon, and evening meals. Ensures cleanliness and organization of the kitchen. Provides guidance to staff/students in food preparation and storage. May prepare requisitions.

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Required to work different shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed, and is subject to being on call.

Essential Job Duties

Prepares, seasons, and cooks food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or established standards; tests formulas and standardized recipes; and checks and tastes food during preparation for conformance to standards.

Maintains an inventory of supplies and prepares requisitions for needed items.

Inspects food preparation equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure sanitary conditions.

Studies cooking and kitchen operations and assists in making recommendations for improving operating efficiency.

Must complete any required agency training.

Reports kitchen equipment in need of repair or replacement.

Ensures that food is maintained at proper serving temperatures.

Instructs staff in setting up serving lines and serves food as appropriate.

Assists in reviewing and planning menus to determine types and quantities of food to be prepared.

Understand and Apply Texas Model 2.0 Principles:

Demonstrates an understanding of the Texas Model 2.0 by contributing to a structured, emotionally supportive, and predictable kitchen environment. Fosters positive relationships, emotional regulation, and skill development among staff and students, in alignment with the core principles of the Texas Model 2.0.

Understand DBT Skills and Apply in Daily Operations:

Possesses a foundational understanding of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills such as mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Applies these skills to create a calm, collaborative, and emotionally regulated kitchen environment. Uses DBT skills to manage stressful moments and encourage effective communication and teamwork within the kitchen setting.

Mindfulness: Uses mindfulness techniques to remain focused on tasks and ensure efficiency in food preparation.
Emotional Regulation: Understands how to manage emotional responses to challenges and applies this understanding when guiding staff or students.
Distress Tolerance: Recognizes the importance of handling stressful situations calmly and encourages staff to use appropriate coping skills.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Utilizes interpersonal effectiveness to foster clear, respectful communication and maintain positive working relationships with staff and students.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with TJJD safety policies and procedures.

Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule and on an as-needed basis, in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Travel Requirements: Travel 10% of the time to assist other facilities, participate in training programs, and help ensure best practices are shared and implemented in various locations.

Qualifications

Experience in food preparation work.

Required:

Must possess an accredited food handler license, or successfully complete an accredited food handler training course within 60 days of hire.

Preferred:

Six months of commercial food service experience.

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution, college or university.

Requirements for Continued Employment:

Failure to maintain required licensure/certification will result in termination of employment.

This position is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug testing and any offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results from a drug screen conducted for the agency.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

Quantity food preparation techniques and procedures.
Modified and calculated diet preparation methods.

Skill in:

Cooking and baking and in the use and care of food preparation appliances and equipment.

Ability to:

Interpret and follow recipes.
Compute basic mathematical calculations.
Analyze problems and recommend solutions.
Meet local health department and Department of State Health Services (DSHS) standards, including possessing or obtaining within 60 days of hire, an accredited food handler license.
Train others.
Complete any required agency training, which may require travel.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Work overtime and different shifts, including weekends.
Perform physical duties.

Physical Requirements

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

Pulling

Pushing

Repeated bending

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Reaching above shoulder

Manual/finger dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Crawling

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing stairs

Climbing ladders

Benefits

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, and career ladder advancements.

Military/Veteran Information

In order to receive veteran¿s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

For Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk, please visit: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

Additional Information

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.

If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting ¿My Job Applications¿ on the three-dot menu in the top right corner.

https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

How to Apply

Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), name of direct supervisor and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete.

Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting.

To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login:

https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant

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