About the Role
This position is responsible for supervising inmate labor and team members in a correctional facility's food service operation. The role involves preparing and serving food according to menus and work instructions, ensuring food safety and sanitation, and maintaining a clean work environment. The position offers premium benefits, a clear career path, and a $250 bonus for completing the Rookie’s Fast Track Program within 60 days. DailyPay is also available for immediate access to earned wages.
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 of 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 that the environment is 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 other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is preferred.
Skills
- 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
Location
- Onondaga County Justice Center
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Not specified
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Benefits
- Medical w/prescription coverage
- Benefit Credit ($750 annually) received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary benefits (short term, long term disability and many more)
- Paid Time Off
- Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- DailyPay (immediate access to earned wages)
About the Company
- Trinity Services Group (TSG) has created a better place to work and grow.
- Many employees start just expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career.
- We provide exceptional training and a clear career path.
- We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.
- We maintain a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Employment Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
