Food Service Worker

TKC Holdings•Lumpkin, GA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares and serves a variety of food items according to assigned work instructions, menus, standardized recipes, and departmental production standards. The role uses food-preparation utensils and machines and may oversee inmate labor and/or team members during kitchen preparation and meal-service shifts. The worker follows facility housekeeping and safety practices while preparing and serving meals inside a jail or correctional facility. The position reports to a Food Service Director. The posted wage is $20.00 per hour.

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, adapt quickly to changes, and remain flexible.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior institutional food-service, restaurant, or cafeteria experience is a plus but is not required.
  • ServSafe Food Handler certification is preferred. The employer offers an additional $0.25 per hour for certification and provides training.

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 during meal preparation, oversight, and service.
  • 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
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