We offer a $500 sign on bonus ($250 after 90 days of successful employment and $250 after 180 days of successful employment.) 

Pay based on experience, starting rate of $17. 

LETTUCE talk about the opportunity that awaits you. If you want to make a difference in a child’s life, then let’s TACO-bout what we offer. This will be a GRAPE opportunity to share your love of food with children. We offer the whole ENCHILADA, EGG-cellent work schedule, spec-TACO-lar benefits, and a one in a MELON team. There are so many RAISINS to stop your search and come work for us. Nothing is IMPOPSICLE when you love your job. You just may be EGGS-actly what we are looking for.

Do you want to help improve the lives of at-risk youth in your community?

Do you want to join a team of people who are hard-working and want to help others?

Do you want to build a career, while making a difference in the world?

If this sounds like you, let’s talk! We’re hiring a Dietary Cook at Childhelp, in Lignum, Virginia, an affiliate of Rite of Passage. Our employees are dedicated and passionate individuals that are committed to inspiring positive change in the lives of youth. Joining our team is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a company driven by its powerful mission to make a difference.

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 25,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

What you’ll do:

Our Dietary Department provides high quality and attractive meals, which meet the nutritional needs of the residents in our facility while establishing and following special therapeutic diets as ordered by the physician. We are committed to providing a friendly, professional, clean atmosphere focused on offering quality food products prepared in a safe and sanitary environment. The meals will meet nutritional standards set forth by the USDA and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Ensure HACCP principles are applied to all food received and prepared in the facility.

Cooks delicious meals for up to 150 people.  Able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. Maintain accurate production records in a timely manner. Responsible for all aspects of the daily function of the kitchen (cooking, dishes, cleaning, serving)

To be considered, you should:

Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect. Have a desire to work with at-risk youth. Have a high school diploma or equivalent or equivalent. Minimum of one-year of experience in meal preparation in a school or institutional setting. Must possess a current unrestricted Virginia Driver’s License and have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years. Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

The Perks:

Set schedule of 4 days which includes one weekend day. Consecutive days off. Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 30 days of employment. Choice of supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and Life Insurance. Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment. Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues. Free Meals on shift. Employee incentives including On-The-Spot Bonuses, Rams Bucks, and Longevity Awards. Growth opportunities nationwide – we have 50 programs in 16 states! Tuition Assistance

Apply today and help us make a difference!

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