Food Service Worker

About This Role

Preparing and serving food and beverages, assisting with inventory, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen are the core responsibilities of this food service worker role. The position involves supervising detainee workers and preparing various types of documentation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in food and beverage preparatory work (washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables and fruits; preparing salads and slicing cakes and pies; making coffee, tea, and other beverages, etc.)
• Prepare portions of food on trays or plates and pour beverages
• Help with inventory counts and reception of deliveries
• Prepare various types of documentation (preparation and inventory pull sheets, production/service documentation, sanitation records, meal delivery records, etc.)
• Help conduct orientation and training for staff and detainee workers
• Monitor and direct detainee workers in tray preparation, cleanup, sanitation, and other related duties to the operation of the food service area
• Help keep the kitchen and food service areas clean and organized (washing/sorting dishes, glassware, and silverware; cleaning kitchen equipment, counters, and tables; sweeping and mopping the floor; etc.)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in order to maintain records, files and prepare simple reports required
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must be willing to undergo a rigorous background investigation as required by U.S Marshals

Nice to have:

• One (1) year food production experience in commercial, military, or institutional setting is preferred
• Experience in the field of corrections/detainee management and prior correctional food service training is preferred

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

Important Details

• Physical Requirements: frequently bend, stoop, reach above shoulder level, work with machinery, walk, stand, and sit; occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 60 lbs. (sometimes more), climb, and work in extreme temperatures