Part Time Cook

✨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.

Perks & Benefits: ROP-benefits-and-perks-2

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. 

Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth! 

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.

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