Kitchen Supervisor/Cook-Henderson Co Jail

Five Star Correctional Services, Inc.•Athens, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A large private correctional food service provider in Texas is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor/Cook at the Henderson County Jail in Athens, Texas. The open shift is 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. The role supervises and provides ongoing training to 5 to 12 inmate trustees, who are described as non-violent offenders, in food service operations. Employees must stand for long periods, approximately 80% of the time. All required training is paid for by the company.

Requirements

Institutional or commercial food service experience is required.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Must speak and read English.
Must pass an extensive background check; felonies are an automatic disqualification.
A second screening process may include a physical and drug screening, and a Motor Vehicle Records check if the position involves driving.
Must be able to stand for long periods, approximately 80% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Correctional food service experience is preferred.
Special consideration will be given to applicants who are veterans.

Responsibilities

Supervise and provide extensive ongoing training to 5 to 12 inmate trustees in food service operations.
Train trustees in kitchen equipment operation.
Train trustees in following recipes.
Train trustees in food production and preparation, including presentation and plating of food trays.
Train trustees in serving meals.
Emphasize high sanitation standards while using trustee labor.