Food Service Worker

TKC Holdings • Lenoir, NC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is based onsite at the Caldwell County Jail in Lenoir, North Carolina, and pays $16.00 per hour. The role oversees inmate labor and team members supporting food service operations in a correctional facility. It also involves preparing and serving a variety of foods according to menus and work instructions, using food preparation utensils and machines, and following department procedures. The position reports to a Food Service Director.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, understands food-handling regulations, is eager to learn, works well as part of a team, adapts quickly to change, and is flexible. The role includes physical activity such as lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods, including being on one's feet for much of the scheduled shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Understanding of food-handling regulations.
• Ability to work as a team member, adapt quickly to changes, and be flexible.
• Ability to perform physical activities including lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods.

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 food service shifts.
• Serve food during planned meal schedules and according to department procedures.
• Use kitchen utensils and equipment to cook food according to recipes.
• Use proper utensils to serve menu portions that 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, 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