Cook

Upbring; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO & paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance &more

403(b) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Gym Memberships

Job summary

Upbring is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to prepare, serve, and monitor meals for children and staff, following approved meal plans and safety standards.

You will work in a child-centered facility, ensuring proper food handling, sanitation, and compliance with Head Start and program policies, while supporting the health and nutritional needs of the center community.

Qualifications

• Requires basic food preparation and safety awareness.
• Must hold a current Food Handler's permit/certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prep, prepare, and serve meals per schedule.
• Ensure adequate food quantity for teachers and children during mealtimes.
• Keep kitchen and equipment clean and sanitized per safety guidelines.
• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes and utensils daily.
• Adhere to Child Care standards, HSPPS, and Upbring policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment; assist with trash disposal.
• Communicate health or safety concerns to supervisor promptly.
• Support center operations to meet health and nutritional needs.
• Maintain assigned agency vehicle(s) per checklists.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

One (1) year of food services or kitchen experience

Job description

Overview

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

Your Mission in Action

The Cook preps, prepares, and serves meals according to the planned meal schedule and maintains a clean, sanitized, and safe work environment in accordance with Child and Adult Care Food Program,Upbringpolicies, Minimum Standards for Child-Care Centers, Head Start Performance Standards, other federal, state, county, and local regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prep, prepare, and serve meals according to proper preparation methods
• Ensures the proper amount of food is available for teachers and children during scheduledmealtimes
• Ensures all kitchen and related equipment are cleaned using prescribed products in accordancetosafety guidelines and in good operating condition
• Ensures that cooking equipment, dishes and utensils are washed and sanitizedin accordance withdepartment standards and stored appropriately daily
• Comply withcompany policies, procedures, Child Care Minimum Standards, and HSPPS regulations and standardsalways ensuringthe health and safety of each child in care, and support the overall well-being of children
• Ensure all areas are clean,safeand properly sanitized andcarriestrash to outsidedumpsterfor disposal
• Dispose leftovers andassistin managing andmaintainingfresh food products
• Comply withthe company code of conduct and other applicable regulations and requirements, including Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), Upbring policies, and procedures, Child Care Minimum Standards,HSPPS regulations and standards, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirementsand laws
• Immediately communicate withsupervisorall concerns related to child health and safety
• Under the Center Directors' leadership ensure operations are effectively and efficiently supporting and meeting the health and nutritional needs of the children and center staff
• Maintainsassigned agency vehicle(s) using checklist.
• All other duties and specialprojects asassigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One (1)yearoffood services or kitchen experience
• Current FoodHandler's permit/certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in food services industry

Travel

• This position may be required to travel up to 10%

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Gym Memberships

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children
• Position requires frequent standing, walking and time in units/cottages which are areas where children reside
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 25 lbs

The statementshereinindicatethe general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilitiesrequiredto perform the job. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of the job and may request the employee to perform other duties and responsibilities not listed attheirdiscretion. This job description is not a contract between the employee occupying the position and the employer.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.