Part Time Food Service Worker

Akima, LLC•Brownsville, TX

39d•Onsite

About The Position

AIP is looking for a Food Service Worker to work in Brownsville, TX. This role involves serving as a kitchen worker in a large industrial detention center kitchen, performing various duties under supervision. The position requires preparation and presentation of meals, plating accurately measured portions, delivery and serving of meals to detainees, packing sack lunches, and plating/wrapping/serving staff meals. Responsibilities also include driving a box truck for meal delivery, receiving food orders, unloading trucks, stocking food stores, washing dishes and food prep items, and cleaning various areas within the kitchen and facility.

Requirements

Must speak, read, and write fluent English
Possess ability to read and follow instructions and recipes in English
Possesses dexterity and use of motor skills to execute required kitchen tasks
Ability to work with a diverse population, speaking numerous languages with and from different cultures and from various countries around the world
US citizen or a person lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence and have resided in the U.S. for at least the last five years
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pass a criminal background and consumer credit check (no criminal record)
Obtain and maintain a DHS/ICE government clearance
Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests
Pass a medical examination and meet health requirements
At least 18 years of age
Possess current/valid Texas food handlers permit
Knowledge of day-to-day operation of an industrial kitchen
Capability of following and understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations
Incumbent shall be literate and able to interpret printed rules and regulations, recipes, and detailed instructions
Incumbent must exercise good judgment, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities
Ability to maintain poise and self-control during situations that involve mental stress, such as fires, explosions, disturbances and building evacuations
Maintain a professional personal appearance and calm demeanor
Possess a high degree of integrity, accountability and ability to adhere to the American Correctional Association and DHS ICE standards
Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles; with a cross-cultural perspective
Maintain current/physical residence in the continental United States
Minimum one-year experience as a Food Service Worker or related position in a commercial or industrial kitchen
A high school diploma or GED is required
Possess a State of Texas Food Handlers Permit
Ability to become First Aid, CPR and AED certified with initial training and maintain certification

Nice To Haves

Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be accomplished and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations
Corporate Values - Understands, embraces, and integrates AKIMA corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities
Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future needs by providing excellent service to internal and external customers
Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers
Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization

Responsibilities

Preparation and presentation of meals: measuring, mixing, slicing, chopping, etc.
Using prepared ingredients and following repetitive steps, prepares certain routine menu items, e.g., sandwiches
Plating accurately measured portions in accordance with dietician certified menus
Delivery and serving meals to detainees in housing units
Packs sack lunches and deliver to processing hold rooms and transportation
Plates, wraps, and serves staff meals
Drives box truck for delivery of meals to housing units
Receives food orders, unloads trucks, and stocks food stores for dry, cold, and freezer
Washes dishes (e.g., plates, bowls, cups, flatware) and food prep items (e.g., pots, pans, trays, baking sheets, serving and cooking utensils) either manually or with use of mechanical machines
Cleaning dining and kitchen areas floors, tables, chairs
Cleaning grease traps and hoods
Cleaning storage areas
Cleans other facility areas as directed by AIP management
Other duties as needed