PART TIME COOK

Rite of Passage Brand; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Rite of Passage Team in Nashville, TN is seeking a Part Time Cook to provide healthy, tasty meals for youth and staff at the Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center. You will maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety, and collaborate with the kitchen team to support daily operations.

Requirements include two years of scratch cooking, ServSafe certification within 60 days, a high school diploma or equivalent, age 21 or older, and the ability to pass background and health screenings.

Qualifications

• Two years of scratch cooking experience.
• ServSafe Food Handlers Certification required within sixty days of starting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass criminal background check, drug, TB tests, and registry checks.

Responsibilities

• As a cook, ensure healthy and tasty meals for youth and staff on-site.
• Maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness and safety.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to support daily operations.

Skills

Scratch cooking experience

ServSafe Certification

21+ age

High school diploma or equivalent

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 Part Time Cook at The Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center (D.C.J.D.C.) in Nashville, Tennessee

The Davidson County Juvenile Detention Center is located in Downtown Nashville, right next to the Tennessee Titans stadium, we are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment for at-risk youth. As part of our team, you’ll help provide care and supervision for young individuals awaiting trial, offering a mix of education, counseling, medical and recreation services. You’ll monitor activities, document behavior, and assist in various programs to support the growth and development of youth aged 12-18. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and ensuring safety and security, we want you to be part of our team!

Pay: $20.50 - $21.00 per hour based on education and experience.

Schedule: Not to exceed 28 hours per week.

What you will do: As a cook, you will ensure that healthy and tasty food is prepared for the youth and staff on-site, help maintain the cleanliness and safety of the kitchen and dining area, and act as a team player among the kitchen staff.

To be considered you should:

• Two years’ scratch cooking experience.
• ServSafe Food Handlers Certification, (Manager Certification is a plus but not required) is required within sixty days of starting employment.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug, physical, and TB test
• Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry.

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.

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the job done well

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

High School or better.

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