COOK

Rite of Passage Brand; Emlenton (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) match up to 6%

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rite of Passage Brand in Emlenton, Pennsylvania, is searching for a Cook to join their team at the Western Secure Treatment Unit. This role involves preparing nutritious meals for young men aged 14-21 while maintaining strict health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be at least 21 years old, and be able to pass various background checks. The position offers starting pay of $17/hour along with benefits like medical, dental, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and health screenings.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, Local, and national School Lunch requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy and tasty food in accordance with all regulations.
• Maintain a sanitary dining and preparation facility.
• Participate in menu planning and meal preparation.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Cook at Western Secure Treatment Unit in Emlenton, Pennsylvania

Western Secure Treatment Unit (WSTU) is a secure post-adjudication facility that provides comprehensive services to young men (14-21), using a trauma-informed, strength-based, gender responsive model. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features residential student dormitories, on‑site schooling, a vocational CTE student work training program, a dining hall, and extracurricular opportunities for the young men. Becoming a member of the WSTU team is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization.

Pay

Starting at $17/hour

Perks & Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company‑paid Life Insurance within 90 days
• 401(k) match up to 6% after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues

What you will do:

Cooks ensures that healthy and tasty food is prepared in accordance with all Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and national School Lunch and Breakfast Program requirements. They also perform duties in the prepping and cooking of food and maintain the entire dining and preparation facility in a constant state of sanitary acceptance.

To be considered you should:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen (we no longer test for THC for pre‑employment), physical, and TB test
• Be able to pass a search of the child abuse central registry

Schedule

A schedule of 5 days on, 2 days off.

Apply today and make a difference in the lives of youth!

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Cook, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self‑fulfillment.

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