Food Service Worker
TKC Holdings•Eden, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Food Service Worker prepares and serves a variety of food items according to assigned work instructions and menus, using food preparation utensils and machines. The role reports to a Food Service Director and is performed onsite inside a jail or correctional facility. The position includes managing inmate labor and/or team members during kitchen preparation and service shifts, assisting with food preparation, and following facility housekeeping and safety practices. Other responsibilities may be assigned based on operational needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Understanding of food handling regulations.
- Ability to work as a team member and adapt quickly to changes.
- Flexibility.
Nice To Haves
- Prior institutional food service, restaurant, or cafeteria experience; experience is not required.
- ServSafe Food Handler certification; the employer provides training and offers an additional $0.25 per hour for certification.
- Passion for food and service.
- Desire to continue learning.
Responsibilities
- Manage inmate labor and/or team members in the kitchen during food preparation and food service shifts.
- Assist inmate labor and/or team members in preparing a variety of food items according to departmental production standards, standardized recipes, and work instructions.
- Follow assigned facility housekeeping and safety practices while preparing, overseeing, and serving meals in a correctional facility.
- Perform other responsibilities as determined by operational 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
