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, using food preparation utensils and machines. The position works onsite inside a jail or correctional facility and reports to a Food Service Director. The posting describes overseeing inmate labor and team members during food preparation and service operations, and also specifies preparing and serving food. Shifts are 2 a.m.–10 a.m. and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. The wage is $16.00 per hour, with a $500 new-hire bonus. Employees may also earn 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 21 years of age.
- Understand food-handling regulations.
- Work as a team member, adapt quickly to changes, and be flexible.
Nice To Haves
- Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.
- Passion for food and service.
- Desire to continue learning.
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.
- Prepare and 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 business 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 coverage
- Voluntary long-term disability coverage
- Voluntary critical illness coverage
- Voluntary accident coverage
- $250 bonus for completing the Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days
- $500 new-hire bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
