Food Service Worker

Trinity Services Group • Cleveland, MS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The role involves overseeing inmate labor and team members assisting with food service operations in a correctional facility. The employee prepares and serves a variety of food items according to assigned work instructions and menus, using food-preparation utensils and equipment. The position reports to a Food Service Director and is performed onsite inside a jail or correctional facility. The posting lists a wage of $15.00 per hour and a $500 new-hire bonus. Shifts rotate between 2 a.m.–10 a.m. and 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, understands food-handling regulations, wants to continue learning, works well as a team member, adapts quickly to change, and is flexible. The role requires physical activity including lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods, with much of the shift spent on one's feet.

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 change, and be flexible.

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 service shifts.
• Serve food during planned meal schedules and according to department procedures.
• Use kitchen utensils and equipment to cook food according to recipes.
• Use appropriate utensils to serve menu portions that 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 (PTO).
• 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 new-hire bonus.

What This Job Offers

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