About the Role
This position is responsible for supervising inmate labor and team members in a correctional facility's food service operation. You will prepare and serve food items accurately and efficiently according to menus and work instructions, utilizing various food preparation equipment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise inmate labor and/or team members in the kitchen during food preparation and 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 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 specified 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/environment, including cleaning 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 kept clean and ready for food preparation/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 18 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
- Lifting
- Bending
- Pushing
- Kneeling
- Walking
- Standing for extended periods of time
Location
- Oneida County facility
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $23.18/hour
Benefits
- Medical w/prescription coverage
- Benefit Credit ($750 annually) to help offset medical plan costs
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary benefits (short term, long term disability, etc.)
- Paid Time Off
- Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- DailyPay (immediate access to earned wages)
- $250 bonus for completing Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days
About the Company
- Trinity Services Group has created a special, better place to work and grow.
- Many employees start just expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career.
- Provides exceptional training and a clear career path.
- Proud military and veteran friendly employer.
- Maintains a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Employment Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
