Cook, RTC

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.

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized kitchen environment in compliance with agency policies, licensing standards, and all federal, state, county, and local regulations
• Monitor all cooking, storage, and working areas to ensure safety and proper sanitation while maintaining fresh food products and disposing of refuse appropriately
• Receive, store, and stock food items and supplies upon delivery
• Clean, sanitize, and properly store all kitchen equipment, dishes, and utensils daily, ensuring compliance with department standards and safety guidelines
• Aid the Kitchen Manager in 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
• Provide 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

Qualifications

• 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

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 125 lbs.