Food Service Worker-2:30am shift
About The Position
The Food Service Worker prepares and serves a variety of food items in a correctional facility, following assigned work instructions, recipes, and menus. The role involves using food preparation utensils and equipment and serving portions that meet clients’ nutritional needs. The position also oversees inmate labor and team members during food preparation and service, and trains other food service workers. The role is onsite inside a jail or correctional facility and reports to a Food Service Director. The listed schedule is 2:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The job posting lists a wage of $16.00 per hour and a $500 new-hire bonus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 18 years of age.
- 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.
- Understanding of food handling regulations.
- Desire to learn.
- 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 service shifts.
- Serve food during planned meal schedules and according to department procedures.
- Use kitchen utensils and equipment to cook food according to recipes.
- Serve menued portions with proper 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
- $500 new-hire bonus
- $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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
