Food Service Worker

TKC Holdings • Chesterfield, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares and serves a variety of food items according to assigned work instructions and menus in a correctional setting. The position is onsite inside a jail or correctional facility and reports to a Food Service Director. The role involves preparing food, serving meals, maintaining a clean and food-safe workstation, and completing routine kitchen tasks. The position offers rotating shifts of 4 a.m.–12 p.m. and 10 a.m.–6 p.m., at a wage of $16 per hour, plus a $500 new-hire bonus. The employer also offers a $250 bonus for completing the Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Understanding of food-handling regulations.
• Ability to work as a team member, adapt quickly to changes, and remain flexible.
• 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.
• Desire to continue learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and assist team members in preparing quality foods according to planned menus, recipes, and work instructions, promptly.
• Clean as you go and maintain a neat, food-safe workstation.
• Pull trash, sweep, and mop.
• Serve food during planned meal schedules according to department procedures.
• Use kitchen utensils and equipment to cook food according to recipes.
• Follow sanitation, food-handling, and food-storage regulations.
• Perform routine kitchen tasks while remaining organized and clean.
• Complete 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.
• $500 new-hire bonus.

What This Job Offers

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