Do you want to help improve the lives of autistic 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 looking for a Cook at Norris Academy in Andersonville TN, 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:

The Ancillary Service Support –Cook position works as a staff member of the Ancillary Team that provides food services to the site.

• Maintains the entire dining and preparation facility in a constant state of sanitary acceptance. This includes but is not limited to the kitchen, dining room, all storage areas, outside areas, refuse areas, garbage cans and all loading docks.
• Insures that all areas are maintained in a sanitary condition that meets or exceeds the requirements set forth by Federal, State, local and Tribal (where applicable) regulations.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining small wares and food preparation equipment.
• Reports any problems with equipment and/or necessary repairs or cleanliness issues to the supervisor.
• Ensures exceptional customer service is provided to all students, staff and guests.

To be considered, you should:

• Be empathetic, patient, and treat others with respect.
• Have a desire to work with autistic youth.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Meet the requirements to be an eligible ROP driver. Must possess a current State 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:

Now offering $1000 Sign on Bonus and higher base wage!

• 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

Education

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)