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Position range in Hidalgo County $9.41 - $12.88 Per hour Kitchen Prep/Cook

DELGAR FOODS LLC

Occupation:

Food Preparation Workers

Location:

San Juan, TX - 78589

Job Type:

Temporary, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

09/23/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/26/2026

Expires:

10/23/2026

Job #: 17072569

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Temporary Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Help for .

POSITION SUMMARY

A Kitchen Prep/Cook is responsible for setting up kitchen workstations and performing basic cooking duties. Their duties include the preparation of meals, and ingredients, organizing and labeling food items in the refrigerator/freezers, performing tasks like chopping and mixing ingredients, and sanitizing their workstation.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate may be required to have a high school diploma or GED but it is not required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Bilingual:

English/Spanish preferred but not required Must be able to pass in-house training and orientation sessions

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Previous food service or kitchen experience preferred but not required Basic cooking and chopping knowledge Works well as part of a team Ability to handle being near cooking ovens with high heat Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks promptly

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Must set up and sanitize kitchen work area and kitchen equipment. Prepare ingredients to be used in entrees and sauces. Must be able to wash, peel, and cut vegetables. Mix ingredients, stew vegetables, and prep tamales on trays. Wash, chop produce, and do other food handling. Set up and wrap tamales and sort them by flavor and type. Assist with online orders by preparing and packaging tamales correctly for shipping. Label, stock, and transfer all wrapped tamales to their proper place and ensure they are easily accessible. Wash trays, and cooking equipment, clean floors, clean bathrooms, sanitize countertops, sanitize cutting boards, and maintain all areas to health code standards. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen by making sure all waste is removed and the surfaces are sanitized at the end of the work shift and/or day. Comply with food sanitation guidelines and safety rules. Other duties as assigned.

UNIFORM:

The kitchen employee is responsible for purchasing their own uniform. The company requires them to wear black pants or jeans and a black polo shirt.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

Hair nets, facial hair coverings, and gloves

SHOES:

Black leather slip-resistant shoes w/Velcro (no shoe laces)

ACCESSORIES

Wedding band only.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Provide excellent service to all of Delias employees and customers. Jobs will be temporary between October and December 31st.

Candidates may have the opportunity to transition into permanent employment with Delias at the end of the season, depending on business needs, position availability and performance.

Applicants must be available to work opening shifts beginning between 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. as well as closing shifts several times per week ending between 8:30 p.m. to 9:00p.m. Please note that operating hours and scheduling demands may increase as the holiday season approaches.