Lead Food Service Worker

Trinity Services Group • Sainte Genevieve, MO

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Food Service Worker performs a variety of kitchen duties as assigned and/or instructs inmate labor in preparation and serving of correctional facility meals in accordance with departmental work production standards, standardized recipes, and work instructions. Must be available to work the shift that is needed and some weekends and holidays. Schedules available are 4am to 12:30pm and 10:30am to 7pm.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination of daily food service operations, under the director of the Food Service Director, while actively participating in meal preparation and service as needed.
• Oversee and assist Food Service Supervisors and workers in daily activities, ensuring proper task execution, operational efficiency, and compliance with standards.
• Lead and participate in pre shift, post shift, and meal briefings with staff to communicate expectations, review performance, address issues, and ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Ensure and support staff in preparing, cooking, and serving food according to menus, standardized recipes, and work instructions.
• Provide ongoing direction, coaching, and hands-on support to supervisors and staff to maintain productivity, accountability, and quality standards.
• Monitor, verify, and assist with adherence to standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and special meal requirements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee and assist in meal service operations to ensure proper portions, meal counts, timing, and compliance with scheduled service requirements.
• Oversee and participate in receiving food and supplies, verifying deliveries for accuracy, quality, and condition, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Ensure and support proper storage of food and supplies using FIFO practices, labeling, temperature controls, and food safety standards.
• Monitor and maintain storage areas, including refrigerators, freezers, dry storage, and secured/locked storage areas, ensuring compliance with access control and departmental policies.
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and restricted items are properly issued, tracked, accounted for, and secured, while actively verifying compliance during operations.
• Enforce and support compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations, correcting deficiencies and assisting staff in proper practices.
• Inspect and assist in maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary work areas, including equipment and facility spaces.
• Review, complete, and verify required documentation including meal counts, special diet tracking, temperature logs, tool logs, and production records.
• Ensure and reinforce compliance with all facility safety rules, security procedures, and company policies across all staff.
• Maintain order, control, and security within the operation while actively supporting a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment.
• Directly assist with food preparation, service, cleaning, and other operational duties as needed to support staffing and workload demands.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and manual tasks as required.

Benefits

• Medical w/prescription coverage
• Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs. Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (i.e. short term, long term disability and many more) options may be selected to create the right package for you
• Paid Time Off
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.
• $1000 bonus!
• $250 bonus upon successful completion of virtual training!
• $250 bonus for completing our Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED