Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can help improve the lives of at-risk youth?

We’re hiring a Cook at Harrisburg Juvenile Treatment Center in Harrisburg, AR, 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:

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:

• Have a High School diploma or equivalent.

• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test.

The Perks:

• Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 90 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 40 programs in 16 states!

• Tuition Assistance.

Apply today and help us make a difference!

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

Experience

Preferred

• Experienced working with at risk youth.

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)