Food Service Worker

TKC Holdings•Camden, SC
•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares and serves a variety of food items according to assigned work instructions, menus, recipes, and department procedures in a jail or correctional facility. The role oversees inmate labor and team members assisting with food service operations, and reports to a Food Service Director. This is an onsite position. The listed wage is $13.00 per hour, with a $500 new-hire bonus. The shift is 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, understands food-handling regulations, wants to learn, works well as part of a team, adapts quickly, and is flexible. Physical demands include lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods, including being on one’s feet for much of the shift.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must be 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.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.

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 business 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.
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