Cook - Refugio

Cook

Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter

REPORTS TO

Program Director

$20.05

San Benito, TX

Full-Time

Five Days per week, 40 Hours per week, 12 Months per year

General Description

The Cook assists in the implementation of the assigned meal program for the facility

The ideal candidate for our program is a self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping children, staff, and external stakeholders. You are also a personable, energetic, and empathetic person who can manage multiple projects in a prioritized manner to meet internal Urban Strategies goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Institutional Food Services
• Must demonstrate experience, training and leading other and adapting to diverse situations.
• Minimum age, 21 years old
• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Clean Criminal Background
• Clean CA/N checks
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
• Able to withstand changing environmental conditions with weather (rain, lighting, extreme heat and winds).

• Prepares food as required by the Food Service Coordinator.
• Maintains sanitation standards for Food Service Area.
• Fo11ows the Food Service Coordinators instruction in producing and serving food to meet federal and state nutritional standards.
• Interprets menus to ensure that Nutrition Standards are being met.
• Exhibits the ability to prepare food in large quantities without constant reference to recipe card or asking other employees questions.
• Maintains required forms and records as assigned by Food Service Coordinator.
• Accepts responsibility for general cleaning of food service area.
• Accepts responsibility for stocking shelves and cleaning storeroom.
• Utilities a11 food stocked to the fullest extent possible.
• Advises Food Service Coordinator of repairs needed to equipment.
• Keeps Food Service Coordinator informed of pertinent situations.
• Exhibits the ability to serve food in quantities that meet requirements.
• Performs duties involved in the safe preparation and handling of food, cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities.
• Practices safety precaution measures in all phases of food service operation.
• Participates in implementing cost containment measures while maintaining quality.
• Exhibits knowledge of operating all equipment, work techniques and methods of performing duties.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assists during transition and movement of children from one activity to the next and one physical location to another.
• Participates in ongoing meetings, conferences, and training programs as required.
• Helps coordinate on-site community meetings, understands group dynamics, promotes and maintains a positive peer group culture.
• Provides coverage for assigned staff when needed.
• Provides security monitoring.
• Responsible for adhering to all US, contract and other state regulations
• Assists in the performance of custodial duties as needed.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Assists with transporting lunches as needed.
• Performs duties in a safe manner. Follows the corporate safety policy.
• Participates in and supports safety meetings, training and goals.
• Ensures safe operating conditions within area of responsibility

Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.

COMPANY CULTURE

Our work is driven by our three core values:

1. Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people. They serve as opportunities for mutual development and growth and are based on the belief that all people have inherent dignity and worth.
2. Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.
3. Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.

BENEFITS

• Remote work for eligible positions.
• Urban Strategies offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition to these benefits, we provide company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401K matched contributions up to 4%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation time is generous but varies depending on program and position.
• 9 Sick Days and 11 Holidays.
• Every teammate gets long and short-term disability free.
• Positions that require laptops, the company provides one.
• Positions that require cellphone, company issues one.

PERKS

• Meaningful employee engagement programs.
• Education discounts (BA-PhD) with a variety of education partners.

OTHER

• Employment is conditional pending satisfactory results of all required tests and background checks.

Urban Strategies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable federal, state and local legal protections.

To apply:

Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers

Contact us with any questions at Recruiting at symbol urbanstrategies.us

Equal Opportunity Employer