Food Service Worker

Trinity Services Group • Fort Myers, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is located onsite in a jail or correctional facility and requires close contact and interaction with inmates. The role involves preparing and serving a variety of foods according to assigned instructions, menus, recipes, and department procedures, and using food-preparation utensils and equipment. The schedule may fall on any shift between 3 a.m. and 9 p.m. The description states that the employee reports to a Food Service Director.

The posting also describes overseeing inmate labor and team members during kitchen preparation and service, training food service workers, and promoting a healthy and safe work environment. The advertised wage is $17.50 per hour. New hires may receive a $500 bonus, and employees can receive a $250 bonus for completing the Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work any shift between 3 a.m. and 9 p.m.
• Ability to work in close contact with and interact with inmates.
• Ability to lift, bend, push, kneel, walk, and stand for extended periods, including being on one’s feet for much of the scheduled shift.

Nice To Haves

• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage inmate labor and team members in the kitchen during food preparation and food service shifts.
• Serve food during planned meal schedules and according to department procedures.
• Cook food according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Serve menued portions with appropriate utensils to meet clients’ nutritional needs.
• Train other food service workers.
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment for employees and inmates.
• Perform other responsibilities as determined by the employer’s needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• DailyPay access to earned wages.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid training.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Voluntary benefits including short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.
• $250 bonus for completing the Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days.
• $500 bonus for new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED