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 position also prepares and serves a variety of food items according to assigned work instructions and menus, using food preparation utensils and machines. The role reports to a Food Service Director and is performed onsite inside a jail or correctional facility. The listed wage is $16.00 per hour, with a $1,000 new-hire bonus. The posting also describes a $250 bonus for completing the Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days. The employer seeks someone passionate about food and service, familiar with food-handling regulations, eager to learn, collaborative, adaptable, and flexible. Physical demands include lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods. The worker must be able to remain on their feet for much of the scheduled shift.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Ability to perform physical activities including lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods.
- Ability to stand and be 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 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
- 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
- $1,000 new-hire bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
