Cook

About the role

Compass Connections provides emergency shelter and group home placement for children, working to reunite them with their families as quickly as possible. The organization is hiring compassionate and dependable individuals for the Casa Mariposa Shelter in El Paso, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sanitary conditions in work and food service areas that meet or exceed all licensing and policy requirements.
• Operate kitchen equipment and report any malfunctioning equipment immediately.
• Produce standard food products by weighing and measuring ingredients accurately.
• Maintain knowledge of materials and equipment used in food preparation and cooking.
• Implement Compass Connections safety protocols, including evacuating with children and staff in emergencies.
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary or requested by the position supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
• Uphold professional and ethical standards outlined in the employee handbook, including respect for staff, children, and community members and compliance with the dress code.
• Prepare food using approved menus and recipes in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Report unsafe conditions in the kitchen/dining area(s) to supervisory staff and suggest possible solutions.
• Frequently traverse the kitchen/dining areas and move food and cooking equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• First aid, CPR, and Emergency Behavior Intervention certifications.
• At least 6 months of related experience and/or training.
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen, random drug screens, and biennial criminal background checks.
• Provide proof of work eligibility upon request.
• Ability to respond sensitively to the cultural and socio‑economic characteristics of the service population.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, and planning skills.
• Maintain the highest standard of personal hygiene.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining emotional control and professional composure.
• Computer literacy sufficient to meet job responsibilities.
• Attention to small details and markings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Working knowledge of all Compass Connections policies and procedures.
• Annual influenza vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption, with proof required as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• 100 % employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Additional employer‑sponsored benefits (details available from recruiter).
• All benefits available on the first day of employment.

Pay

Hourly rate: $21.22 per hour.

Schedule

Work may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.