Kitchen/Direct Care Staff

Teen Challenge USA; Kingsville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas is seeking a dedicated Kitchen/Direct Care team member at the Coastal Bend Men’s Campus. You will lead kitchen operations, prepare meals, manage menus and inventories, and ensure a clean, safe environment while supervising residents and participating in campus programs.

The role includes direct care duties, mentoring students, and assisting with program activities on and off campus.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to team work and organized operations.
• Faith-based alignment with mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead students in kitchen activities, plan menus, and manage shopping lists and inventory.
• Prepare meals for students and ensure safe, clean kitchen standards.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and monitor temperatures, ordering repairs as needed.
• Contribute to on/off-campus work details and supervision of residents during activities.
• Provide direct care by mentoring and supporting students, following program guidelines.
• Support chapel events and campus activities as required.
• Assist in discipline according to student guidelines and ministry approach.

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Relational skills

Faith-based alignment

Valid driver’s license

Ability to stand 8 hours

Education

Texas Food Handlers License

Job description

Kingsville, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

• Client Name Adult & Teen Challenge of Texas
• Industry Faith Based Residential Recovery
• State/Province Texas
• Country United States

Job Description

The Kitchen/Direct Care at the Coastal Bend Men's Campus will lead students in the Kitchen, Prepare Menus, Shopping lists and keep track of Food inventory, maintain a clean and safe environment, as well as monitor all Kitchen Equipment (Temperatures for Fridges/Freezers, ensure ovens, fryers, etc are in working order or requests submitted for repair/replacement) Will also be assigned Direct Care work on and off Campus, Leading On/Off Campus Work Details when Scheduled.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in campus events and chapels as required
• Prepare meals for the students
• Maintain a clean kitchen which is at or above all standards set by the state
• Order supplies for the kitchen and maintain an adequate inventory
• Create healthy menus appropriate for students, including those with dietary issues
• Serve the food

Direct Care

• Supervision (following staff check off list responsibilities), mentoring, and interacting with residents during various activities, which may include but is not limited to TC Curriculum, on/off Campus Work Details, free time, and recreational activities.
• Administer discipline as is necessary according to Student Guidelines
• Minister to students as opportunity arises and/or during scheduled sessions
• Become a mentor to students
• All other duties as assigned by Director or Program Manager

Requirements

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and spiritual maturity
• Agreement with Assemblies of God doctrine and ATC mission
• Heart for people struggling with addiction
• Texas Food Handlers License (Already have, or test for one upon hiring)
• Willingness to complete Biblical Counseling training
• Strong communication and relational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and stay organized
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 paid holidays each year
• Opportunity to directly impact student growth through work