Cook/Kitchen Staff

New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc.; Goldthwaite (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Employee Health Insurance Premiums

Retirement and Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Paid time off

Job summary

A community support organization in Goldthwaite, Texas is seeking a full-time cook/kitchen staff member to aid in meal preparation for staff and children in care. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean kitchen, compliance with standards, and ensuring child safety. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and demonstrate effective communication and food preparation skills. The organization offers a supportive environment with benefits including paid health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess knowledge of nutrition and be able to prepare food.
• Demonstrate ability to work well with children.
• Ability to follow menus/recipes and prepare food.
• Willing to fill in wherever needed to complete tasks.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with children.
• Experience demonstrating cognitive ability to assist children in difficult times.
• Work under the direct supervision of the Chef with discretion and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for staff and children during duty hours.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.
• Support the organization’s Keeping Kids First philosophy.
• Provide a safe environment and intervene when necessary to ensure kids’ safety.

Skills

Food preparation

Effective communication

Child interaction

Work with children

Crisis support experience

Team player

Willing to fill in as needed

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

We are looking for a full time cook/kitchen staff to provide aid in preparing meals for staff and children in care as well as maintaining a clean and functioning kitchen and dining area. All New Horizons’ Staff are expected to study, practice and operate within the New Horizons’ Philosophy of Keeping Kids First. Keeping Kids First requires that every decision and action be motivated by and geared toward meeting the highest need of the individual child. New Horizons will not tolerate anyone who is not committed to keeping kids safe from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

Responsibilities

• Keep Kids Safe!
• Read and follow the New Horizons’ Employee Handbook;
• Prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner meals during assigned duty hours;
• Ensure compliance with all applicable standards and codes;
• Maintain a clean work environment;
• Attend staff meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, and any other programs that assure the completion of the required annual training hours;
• Implement New Horizons’ Philosophy and all training received;
• Stay up-to-date on New Horizons’ policies and procedures and licensing standards and interpret them to kids as necessary;
• Be aware of kids’ habits, interests, and any special needs;
• Provide a safe environment; and
• Be able to intervene when necessary to ensure each kid’s safety.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age;
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED);
• Possess a working knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, and be able to prepare food from a menu or recipe;
• Be willing to fill in wherever needed to get the job completed;
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills;
• Possess the ability to work well with children;
• Possess extensive prior experience that demonstrates their cognitive ability to assist the child in difficult, crisis and demanding times; and
• Work under the direct supervision of the Chef with a moderate level of discretion and judgment.

New Horizons offers

• A team environment focused on support, accountability and maintain a safe environment where we Keep Kids First
• 100% Paid Employee Health Insurance Premiums
• Retirement and Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off

Applicant Requirements

• I understand that a background check, a drug screen test and a TB test are conditions of my employment, and before employment begins, I must provide these results on file as well as three (3) character references.
• I understand I must have at least a Class ‘C’ Driver’s license and must complete a New Hire information packet.
• If I accept an offer of employment, I hereby authorize New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc. to conduct a criminal background check at any time during my employment with New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc. I understand that if a criminal charge is found at any time, it could result in the termination of employment with New Horizons Ranch and Center, Inc.

About New Horizons Ranch & Center, Inc.

• Established in 1971, New Horizons has been assisting kids and families throughout Texas in our residential treatment facilities, therapeutic foster homes, and youth and family counseling programs.
• New Horizons' team strives to Keep Kids First in all decision making and program services in order to help our kids and families succeed.
• Our mission is to create an environment where kids, families and staff can heal and grow through caring relationships, unconditional love and acceptance.
• For more information, visit www.newhorizonsinc.com