Food Service Worker

Wage Rate: $17.00 per hour

About the role

At Trinity Services Group, we provide exceptional training and a clear career path. We also offer a $250 bonus for completing our Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days and DailyPay, providing immediate access to earned wages. We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.

Must be available to work some weekends and holidays and an 8-10 hour shift during operation hours (5:00am - 6:00pm). The Food Service Worker is responsible for supervising inmate labor and assisting with the food service operation in a correctional facility. This position involves preparing and serving a variety of food items according to assigned work instructions and menus, utilizing food preparation utensils and machines.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, has a solid understanding of food handling regulations, desires continuous learning, works well both in a team and independently, multitasks effectively, and is dependable and flexible.

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 preparing quality foods according to planned menus, recipes, and work instructions in a timely manner.
• Ensure all food is stored properly and in a sanitary manner.
• Serve food during planned meal schedules according to department policies and procedures.
• Utilize kitchen utensils and equipment to cook, prepare, and serve food according to recipes.
• Use proper utensils to serve menued portions and 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, including refrigerators, freezers, cooking equipment, and serving equipment.
• Follow facility uniform policy.
• Manage garbage collection and keep kitchen floors clean from excess food/trash.
• Ensure the kitchen is 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 employees and inmates.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods.
• 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 Qualifications

• 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, including a $750 annual Benefit Credit to help offset costs (divided evenly among paychecks).
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Voluntary benefits, including short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid Time Off.
• Company-matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• DailyPay, providing immediate access to earned wages.