COOK - Full Time

Rite of Passage; Andersonville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

PTO

Free meals on shift

Career growth nationwide

Job summary

Rite of Passage is hiring a Cook at Norris Academy in Andersonville, TN. This 100% onsite role involves preparing nutritious meals for residents and staff in a residential cafeteria, while maintaining food safety and cleanliness throughout service.

You will serve meals, follow dietary requirements, and support a safe, structured environment for youth. The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, a passion for helping youth, and the ability to pass screenings.

Qualifications

• Cook with ability to prepare nutritious meals for residents and staff.
• Experience in a residential or institutional setting preferred.
• Ability to follow dietary needs and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for 60-100 people daily in a residential cafeteria.
• Maintain food safety standards and sanitize workspaces.
• Serve meals and assist with clean up after service.
• Enforce facility policies and safety routines.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Customer service

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 a Cook at Norris Academy in Andersonville, TN

Are you ready to make an IMPACT from day one? Nestled just outside the Great Smoky Mountains, around 30 miles North of Knoxville, in a small, quaint, beautiful town, called Andersonville, sits Norris Academy, a residential treatment facility that offers comprehensive, holistic services to youth with autism spectrum disorders, and/or other neurodevelopmental diagnosis.

Compensation Range: $17 per hour.

Perks & Benefits: There are SO many benefits that come with working at ROP!

• 401K match
• PTO
• Free meals on shift
• Opportunities for career growth, nationwide

What you will do: A day in the life of a Cook at Norris Academy is rarely the same, HARD WORK, EXCITING, IMPACTFUL, and very REWARDING. As a cook at Norris Academy, you will be preparing nutritious, balanced meals and snacks for our residents and staff. This is a 100% onsite position. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Preparing meals, and then grilling, frying, or baking it, adjusting to dietary needs for 3 meals per day plus snack for 60-100 people in a residential cafeteria 365 days a year.
• Serving meals and maintaining food safety
• Cleaning workspaces, utensils, & dishes, and sanitizing
• Enforce facility rules, policies, and routines

To be considered you should:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Be able to pass a background screening, drug test, and physical
• Have a passion to work with and help children

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.

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School or better.

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