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COOK

at Rite of Passage in Bryant, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Rate: $16 USD per hour

Description

?Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Cook at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Bryant, Arkansas?

AJATC is a secure residential program for at-risk male and female youth, located on 110 acres just outside of Little Rock, AR. Through our trained programming for staff, AJATC promotes a normalized high school experience, offers a safe environment and provides opportunities for positive change, as well as providing the unlimited potential for achievement and growth for students and staff. Our campus features residential student dormitories, on-site school and library, vocational training program, chapel, gymnasium, medical and an outdoor recreation area. We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference! So, come as you are and grow with us.

Pay: $16.00-$17.17 per hour based on education and experience.

Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2 (https://riteofpassage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ROP-benefits-perks-2024-v2.pdf)

What you will do: As a Cook, you will prepare and serve nutritious, great-tasting meals for the youth and staff at the facility. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and dining area while working collaboratively as an active member of the food services team. Training is provided. However, candidates with previous food service experience and/or a current ServSafe certification may be eligible to start above the entry-level pay rate.

+ To be considered you should: Be at least 21 years of age ~ Have a current ServSafe certificate. ~Have at least two years of experience supervising 3 or more employees. ~Have at least two years of experience supervising 3 or more employees ~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 ~ must have a clean driving record as well as an active driver’s license.

Schedule: Full-Time

PM Shift: 11:00am- 7:30pm

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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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

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

+ Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

+ 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 task done well

Motivations

Preferred

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

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

+ Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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

Education

Preferred

+ High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

+ Drivers License

Experience

Preferred

+ Have a current ServSafe certificate.

+ Have at least two years of experience supervising 3 or more employees

+ Have at least two years of experience supervising 3 or more employees

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Job Posting: JC293750314

Posted On: Jul 02, 2026

Updated On: Jul 15, 2026

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