Line Cook

UHP (Unlock Human Potential); Missouri; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development support

Access to UHP performance and recovery

Job summary

UHP is seeking a Line Cook to fuel the daily experience of our students and staff through quality meals and consistent execution. This role prepares and serves nutrient-dense meals in a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining high standards around food quality, safety, and service.

You’ll support the physical and mental performance of the individuals we serve. The schedule is flexible based on campus needs, including evenings and occasional weekends, and the onsite campus is located at 25200 Ranch

Qualifications

• 1+ year of line cook, prep cook, or related kitchen experience.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals following recipes, portion standards, and nutritional guidelines
• Execute cooking techniques including grilling, roasting, steaming, sautéing, and baking
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of meals
• Set up, maintain, and break down kitchen stations
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces and equipment
• Support meal service in a high-volume dining environment
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and health standards
• Maintain awareness of cross-contamination and dietary restrictions, including allergens
• Assist with routine kitchen cleaning and upkeep

Skills

Line cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Ability to work fast-paced

Job description

About UHP

UHP — Unlock Human Potential is building a new category of education centered around whole-human experiential vocational training, leadership development, and purpose-driven transformation. UHP serves veterans, transitioning service members, and purpose-driven individuals through immersive programs that integrate human performance, leadership, wellness, vocational skills, and personal growth.

Our environment is fast-moving, mission-driven, and deeply experiential. We are not a traditional university, gym, military program, or trade school — we are building a scalable human development institution designed for the future workforce.

Line Cook

The Opportunity

UHP is seeking a Line Cook to help fuel the daily experience of our students and staff through quality meals and consistent execution. This role prepares and serves nutrient-dense meals in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining high standards around food quality, safety, and service.

You won’t just be cooking meals — you’ll be supporting the physical and mental performance of the individuals we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Cooking

• Prepare and cook meals following recipes, portion standards, and nutritional guidelines

• Execute cooking techniques including grilling, roasting, steaming, sautéing, and baking

• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of meals

Kitchen Operations

• Set up, maintain, and break down kitchen stations

• Maintain clean, organized workspaces and equipment

• Support meal service in a high-volume dining environment

Food Safety & Compliance

• Follow food safety, sanitation, and health standards

• Maintain awareness of cross-contamination and dietary restrictions, including allergens and modified meal requests

• Assist with routine kitchen cleaning and upkeep

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of line cook, prep cook, or related kitchen experience preferred

• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Bring

• Strong work ethic and team-first mindset

• Reliable, consistent, and accountable

• Attention to detail and pride in quality work

• Ability to communicate and follow direction effectively

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Ability to stand, bend, and work in a physically active environment throughout the shift

Schedule & Work Environment

• Schedule: Flexible based on campus needs, including evenings and occasional weekends

• Work Environment: Fully onsite at our campus located at 25200 Ranch Road, Gentry, AR 72734 in a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• 401(k)

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development support

• Access to UHP performance and recovery facilities

Why UHP

At UHP, you are joining more than a company — you are helping build something designed to create lasting impact.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to a mission larger than yourself

• Help shape and build new systems and programs

• Work alongside passionate and purpose-driven people

• Directly impact the lives of veterans and future generations

• Be part of building the future workforce