Food Service Worker

Trinity Services Group • Lenoir, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is based at Caldwell County Jail in Lenoir, North Carolina, and pays $16.00 per hour. The role works onsite inside a jail/correctional facility. The posting describes oversight of inmate labor and team members supporting food service operations, as well as preparing and serving food according to assigned instructions and menus using food preparation utensils and equipment. The position reports to a Food Service Director.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, understands food-handling regulations, wants to keep learning, works well as part of a team, adapts quickly to change, and is flexible. The employer offers training and a career path, and provides a $250 bonus for completing the Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days. DailyPay is also available for access to earned wages.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to remain on your 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 change, 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.
• Cook food according to recipes using kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Serve menu portions with appropriate 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED