Food Service Worker
About The Position
The Food Service Supervisor oversees inmate labor and team members assisting with food service operations in a correctional facility. The role also prepares and serves a variety of food items according to assigned work instructions and menus, using food-preparation utensils and machines. The position reports to a Food Service Director and is performed onsite inside a jail or correctional facility. The schedule requires open availability for weekdays and weekends, with listed shifts of 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and 2 a.m.–10 a.m. The employer offers a $250 bonus for completing the Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days, DailyPay access to earned wages, training, and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Open availability for weekdays and weekends.
- Ability to lift, bend, push, kneel, walk, and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to remain 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.
- Understanding of food-handling regulations.
- Desire to continue learning.
- Ability to work as a team member, adapt quickly to changes, and be flexible.
Responsibilities
- Manage inmate labor and team members in the kitchen during food preparation and food service shifts.
- Serve food during planned meal schedules 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 short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, accident coverage, and other benefits.
- $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
