Cook (Sign-On Bonus Available!) - Del Valle, TX
About The Position
Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non-profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, Gateway provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, the organization is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing essential services to underserved populations within a corrections facility. The position emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and aligning career with values. Perks of working in correctional healthcare include the opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population, exposure to diverse patient demographics, focus on driving change and improving care, and development of skills in a unique healthcare setting.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED
- 6 months experience in similar role
- Completion of Food Handler training course accredited through the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or the State of Texas
- General knowledge of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial functioning level of the client population; and the demonstrated ability to appropriately interact, tailor interventions, including de-escalation techniques, and communicate with clients based on their individual maturation level.
- Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to exchange information and interact with clients and treatment team.
- General knowledge in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
- General knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
- Organizing and coordinating skills.
- Ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies.
- General knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
Responsibilities
- Cleans and organizes work and serving areas, and maintains kitchen equipment.
- Assists in menu planning and training of clients assigned to kitchen.
- Prepares, seasons, cooks, and serves food. Carves portions of meat, fish, or fowl for individual servings.
- Leads the work of client kitchen assistants in preparing, cooking, and storing food, as well as in maintaining kitchen and storage facilities in sanitary condition.
- Estimates food needs in accordance with planned menus and daily production sheet, completes related requisitions and logs.
- Adheres to meal schedules and ensures timely preparation of food items.
- Maintains inventory of food and kitchen supplies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
- Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
- Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
- 9 paid company holidays
- Work-life-balance
- Training & Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
- eLearning access to online courses that provide CEUs and job-related training
- Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
- Meals are provided for employees at this facility!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
