Food Service Worker

TKC Holdings • Port Orchard, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The position involves overseeing inmate labor and team members assisting with food service operations in a correctional facility. The worker also prepares and serves a variety of food items according to assigned work instructions and menus, using food preparation utensils and machines. The role is onsite inside a jail or correctional facility and reports to a Food Service Director.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, understands food-handling regulations, wants to learn, works well as part of a team, and adapts quickly and flexibly. The employer provides training and opportunities for career advancement, including a $250 bonus for completing the Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days and access to earned wages through DailyPay.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Understanding of food-handling regulations.
• Passion for food and service.
• Desire to learn, work as a team member, and adapt quickly and flexibly.

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.
• Serve menued portions with proper 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