Cook, RTC

Upbring; Canyon Lake (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Health, dental, vision insurance

403(b) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Gym Memberships

Job summary

Upbring in Texas is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for residents, ensuring NSLP compliance, food safety, and a clean kitchen. You will follow schedules, monitor sanitation, and support a safe, respectful dining experience.

You will collaborate with the Kitchen Manager, manage inventories, and help with purchasing while maintaining positive relationships with staff and volunteers. This role requires 21+ age, food manager/handler certification, and strong communication; occasional

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements.
• Current Food Manager’s permit/certification OR Food Handler’s permit/certification; or ability to obtain within two weeks of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prep, prepare, and serve meals according to NSLP guidelines; calibrate thermometers and maintain food safety and quality per regulations.
• Monitor cooking, storage, and working areas for safety and sanitation; receive and stock items; clean and sanitize equipment and utensils daily.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and follow cleaning procedures after shifts.
• Assist Kitchen Manager with inventory tracking, meal planning, shopping lists, and purchasing help.
• Develop positive working relationships with staff, residents, volunteers, and vendors to meet residents' needs and ensure high standards; provide respectful service to youth.
• Complete documentation accurately; report youth safety or sanitation concerns to Kitchen Manager promptly.
• Maintain required training and licenses for food preparation in compliance with NSLP and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong written skills

People skills

Education

Food Manager Certification (or Food Handler Certification)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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 is responsible for preparing and serving meals according to the planned schedule while ensuring food quality and safety standards are met. This role maintains a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment in compliance with agency policies, licensing standards, and all federal, state, county, and local regulations. The Cook also follows proper food handling procedures to support a safe and efficient food service operation.

Responsibilities

• Prep, prepare, and serve meals according to proper preparation methods, ensuring compliance with National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines; calibrate thermometers before meal preparation and use proper tools and techniques to maintain food safety and quality in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations
• Monitor all cooking, storage, and working areas to ensure safety and proper sanitation while maintaining fresh food products and disposing of refuse appropriately ; r eceive, store, and stock food items and supplies upon delivery ; c lean, sanitize, and properly store all kitchen equipment, dishes, and utensils daily, ensuring compliance with department standards and safety guidelines
• Maintain kitchen equipment in good working condition and follow prescribed cleaning procedures after each shift
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with maintaining an appropriate food supply by tracking inventory, meal planning, and creating shopping lists, and help with purchasing food and supplies as needed
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with management, staff, other departments, volunteers, and vendors to ensure the food service program meets residents' needs and maintains high-quality standards ; p rovide respectful and friendly service when serving meals to youth, fostering a positive dining experience
• Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner , as well as report any issues related to youth, safety, or sanitation concerns to the Kitchen Manager promptly
• Maintain all mandatory training and required licenses for food preparation in compliance with NSLP guidelines and all federal, state, and local regulations
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements
• Current Food Manager’s permit/certification OR Food Handler’s permit/certification if a current kitchen staff member holds a Food Manager permit/certification OR ability to obtain within two weeks of date of hire
• Prior food services or kitchen experience
• Working knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures required by city, state, and county health department regulations
• Strong written and communication skills
• Strong people and interpersonal skills with the ability to work diverse groups of people
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Six ( 6 ) months in food service or kitchen experience

Travel

• This position may be required to travel up to 30%

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 1 25 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

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