Cook Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available to work both shifts of 12pm-8:30pm & 2pm-10:30pm.

Nice To Haves

• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is preferred.
• Passionate about food and service
• Has a solid understanding of food handling regulations
• Desire to always learn more
• Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly
• Dependable and flexible

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmate labor and/or team members in the kitchen during food prep and food service shifts in the kitchen.
• Prepare, assist, or instructs inmate labor and/or team members in the preparation of quality foods according to the planned menu, recipes, and work instructions in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all food is stored properly and in sanitary manner.
• Serve food during planned meal schedules and according to department policies and procedures.
• Utilize kitchen utensils/equipment to cook, prepare and serve food according to recipes.
• Use proper utensils to serve menued portions and as appropriate to meet clients’ nutritional needs.
• Follow all food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
• Train other food service workers.
• Maintain a clean work area/environment that includes cleaning of refrigerators and/or freezers, cooking equipment and serving equipment.
• Follow facility uniform policy.
• Keep up with garbage collection and keep kitchen floors clean from excess food/trash.
• Ensure kitchen is kept clean and that the environment is ready for food prep/serving including sweeping, mopping and dishwashing.
• Proper portions and utensils are being reviewed for service.
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment for other employees/inmates.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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.
• $250 bonus for completing our Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days!
• $500 BONUS for New Hires!