Food Service Worker

Wage Rate: $18.00 per hour

About the role

We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer. The Food Service Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of inmate labor as well as team members assisting with the food service operation in a correctional facility. This position will also accurately and efficiently prepare and serve a variety of food items in accordance with assigned work instructions and menus, as well as utilize a variety of food preparation utensils and machines in preparing food.

Our ideal Food Service Supervisor excels at the following:

• Passionate about food and service
• 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

Schedule

• 3 days per week, 7am to 7pm
• Every other weekend off
• Must be available to work some weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmate labor and/or team members in the kitchen during food prep and food service shifts.
• Prepare, assist, or instruct 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 a 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, including cleaning refrigerators, 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 ready for food prep/serving, including sweeping, mopping, and dishwashing.
• Review proper portions and utensils for service.
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment for other employees/inmates.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Stand and be on your feet for much of the scheduled shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred: Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.

Benefits

Trinity Services Group (TSG) offers comprehensive benefits to all regular full-time employees:

• Medical with prescription coverage
• Benefit Credit of $750 annually when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, divided evenly among paychecks
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (e.g., short-term and long-term disability, and more)
• Paid Time Off
• Company match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• DailyPay providing immediate access to earned wages

We also offer a $250 bonus for completing our Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days.