Food Service Worker
About The Position
The Food Service Worker prepares and serves a variety of food items according to assigned work instructions and menus in a jail or correctional facility. The role involves working in close contact with and interacting with inmates and is performed on site. The worker reports to the Food Service Director. The position offers shifts from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with weekend and holiday availability required. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food, maintaining a clean and food-safe workstation, handling routine kitchen tasks, and following food safety, sanitation, food handling, and storage requirements. The work includes extended periods of standing and being on one's feet, as well as lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, and walking. The employer offers a $1,000 new-hire bonus and a $250 bonus for completing the Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days. DailyPay provides access to earned wages. The employer also describes training and career advancement opportunities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Weekend and holiday availability is required.
- Must work in close contact with and interact with inmates.
- Must be able to lift, bend, push, kneel, and walk, and stand for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food and assist team members in preparing quality food according to planned menus, recipes, and work instructions.
- Serve food during scheduled meal times according to department procedures.
- Use kitchen utensils and equipment to cook food according to recipes.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and food-safe workstation, including cleaning as work progresses.
- Pull trash, sweep, and mop.
- Follow food safety regulations related to sanitation, food handling, and storage.
- Perform routine kitchen tasks while remaining organized and clean.
- Carry out 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
- $1,000 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
