Kitchen Cook PM

Adult & Teen Challenge • Montgomery, TX

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About The Position

The Kitchen Cook PM prepares healthy meals for adolescent students and live-in staff and maintains a safe, clean kitchen in compliance with applicable regulations. The position primarily serves as a minister to students in the program and may assist Direct Care in the evening after meals are served. Duties also include supporting campus events and chapels, working with other departments to meet Texas DFPS or COGNIA regulations, and completing other duties assigned by the Director, Program Manager, or Program Coordinator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Maintain a state-approved Food Handlers license.

Nice To Haves

• Ministry experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for students and live-in staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen that meets or exceeds state and Health Department standards.
• Maintain adequate kitchen inventory.
• Assist with creating healthy menus suitable for students, staff, or community ministry events.
• Serve as a minister to students, including leading prayer, engaging in religious instruction, and ministering as opportunities arise or during scheduled sessions.
• Work with other departments to comply with Texas DFPS regulations or COGNIA requirements.
• Participate in campus events and chapels as required.
• Assist Direct Care in the evening after meals are served, including supervising, mentoring, and interacting with residents during activities such as online school, TC curriculum, work periods, free time, and recreation.
• Administer discipline as necessary according to Thrive policies.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director, Program Manager, or Program Coordinator.

Benefits

• Optional staff housing.
• PTO, sick leave, and holiday leave.
• Medical benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Optional Berean courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED