Food Service Worker- Part-time

About the role

This position is located inside of a jail/correctional facility. 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.

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 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 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should excel at the following:

• Passionate about food and service.
• 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.

Skills

Essential skills for this role include:

• Food preparation and service skills.
• Sanitation and food safety knowledge.
• Team leadership and management abilities.
• Physical stamina and endurance for standing and moving around.

Benefits

TSG offers comprehensive benefits to all regular-full time employees:

• 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.
• We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.

Pay

$15.00/hour + $500 new hire bonus

Schedule

Not specified