Mission-Driven Dietary Cook for Youth Nutrition

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

Job summary

Rite of Passage is hiring a Dietary Cook for the Childhelp, Alice C. Tyler Village facility in Lignum, Virginia. You will prepare breakfasts, snacks and dinners for 80–100 residents and staff, and lunches for 150.

The role follows physician-directed therapeutic diets and HACCP standards to ensure safe, nutritious meals. The position offers full-time schedule with weekend rotations; pay starts at $17 per hour and is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year of experience in meal preparation in a school or institutional setting.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment.
• Current Virginia Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Able to pass background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breakfast, snacks and dinner for 80–100 residents and staff; lunch for 150.
• Follow physician-directed therapeutic diets and HACCP principles.
• Ensure safe, sanitary food handling and kitchen cleanliness.
• Maintain daily kitchen operations including cooking, cleaning, and serving.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Rite of Passage is hiring a Dietary Cook for the Childhelp, Alice C. Tyler Village facility in Lignum, Virginia. You will prepare breakfasts, snacks and dinners for 80–100 residents and staff, and lunches for 150.

The role follows physician-directed therapeutic diets and HACCP standards to ensure safe, nutritious meals. The position offers full-time schedule with weekend rotations; pay starts at $17 per hour and is negotiable based on experience.