Food Service Worker

TKC Holdings • Erie, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is described as overseeing inmate labor and team members assisting with food service operations in a correctional facility. The employee also prepares and serves a variety of food items according to assigned work instructions and menus, using food preparation utensils and machines. The role is onsite inside a jail or correctional facility and reports to a Food Service Director. The posting also refers to the role as Food Service Supervisor.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, understands food handling regulations, wants to continue learning, works well as part of a team, adapts quickly to change, and is flexible. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum age of 18. Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is preferred. Physical demands include lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods; the employee must be on their feet for much of the scheduled shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Understanding of food handling regulations.
• Ability to work as a team member, adapt quickly to changes, and be flexible.
• 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.
• Passion for food and service.
• Desire to continue learning.

Responsibilities

• Manage inmate labor and team members in the kitchen during food preparation and food service shifts.
• Serve food during scheduled meal times according to department procedures.
• Cook food according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Serve menu 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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 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

What This Job Offers

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