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Compass Connections

Care and support for children and families

Cook

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$21.22/hr
Junior
El Paso, TX, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Six months of related experience and/or training is required.
  • First aid, CPR, and emergency behavior intervention certifications are required.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.
  • Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.
  • Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.
  • Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
  • Provide customer service using organizational and planning skills.
  • Maintain personal hygiene.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining emotional control and professional composure.
  • Maintain the computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
  • Distinguish small details and markings near the observer.
  • Work effectively both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, without intensive supervision.
  • Maintain a working knowledge of Compass Connections policies and procedures.
  • Receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption, and provide proof.
  • Be fluent in English and Spanish.
  • Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain sanitary conditions in work and food service areas that meet or exceed licensing and policy requirements.
  • Operate kitchen equipment and report malfunctions immediately.
  • Produce standard food products by accurately weighing and measuring ingredients.
  • Maintain knowledge of materials and equipment used in food preparation and cooking.
  • Implement safety protocols, including evacuating with children and other staff during an emergency.
  • Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary or requested by the position supervisor.
  • Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
  • Follow professional and ethical standards, show respect for agency staff, children, and community members, and comply with the required dress code.
  • Prepare food using approved menus and recipes according to agency policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
  • Report unsafe conditions in kitchen and dining areas to supervisory staff and suggest possible solutions.
  • Frequently traverse the kitchen and dining areas.
  • Frequently move food and cooking equipment weighing up to 25 pounds in the kitchen and dining areas.

About the company

Compass Connections is a nonprofit provider of community-based services for children, young people, and families. Programs include foster care, residential care, family preservation, behavioral health, and support for unaccompanied children. Teams work with public agencies and caregivers to provide safe, stable, and individualized services. Compass works in child welfare and human services, responding to safety, trauma, development, family relationships, and regulatory requirements through residential settings, foster networks, community programs, and public-agency partnerships.

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