Cook, RTC

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Location: US-TX-Canyon Lake

Job :

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Residential Treatment Centers

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.

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.

• Prep, prepare, and serve meals according to proper preparation methods, ensuring compliance with National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines; calibrate the 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; 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.
• 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 maintain 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.
• 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.

• 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 with diverse groups of people.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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

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

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays.
• Health, dental, vision…