Cook

Trinity Services Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

DailyPay

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M"

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Job summary

Trinity Services Group is hiring a Cook to prepare a variety of food items in a jail/correctional facility, following recipes and safety procedures. You will oversee inmate labor, manage the kitchen station, and ensure timely, nutritious meals while maintaining quality standards.

You report to the Food Service Director and work onsite. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of cooking experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 18+ years old.
• At least 1 year cooking experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prior experience cooking or in a cafeteria/large-volume production facility.
• Experience with safety procedures as typical in a cafeteria or food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage inmate labor and kitchen team during food prep and service shifts.
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment for staff and inmates.
• Cook food according to recipes using appropriate utensils and equipment.
• Refer to Daily Prep List and complete opening/closing checklists.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers safely.
• Handle, store, label, and rotate products per state laws.
• Stand and move throughout long shifts; physical stamina required.
• Perform other duties as needed by the kitchen.

Skills

Team player

Food handling

Flexibility

Adaptability

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ovens & Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Wage Rate

$25.00/hour

Overview

Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created something special, 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 also offer a $250 bonus for completing our Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days!

We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages. Work Today, Get Paid Today!

We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.

About This Position

The Cook prepares a variety of food items following assigned work instructions, menus and guidelines while following food safety and food handling procedures. The Cook also shows experience preparing hot and cold food items and all standardized knife cuts. You will resolve issues that potentially arise. You will follow recipes, while managing their assigned station with team members to produce dishes promptly.

You will report to a Food Service Director. This position is located onsite inside of a jail/correctional facility.

Our ideal Cook excels at the following:

• Passionate about food and service
• Have a understanding of food handling regulations
• Desire to always learn more
• Work as a team member
• Adapt to changes quickly
• Flexible

Essential Functions/Main Responsibilities

• Manage/oversee inmate labor and team members in the kitchen during food prep and food service shifts in the kitchen.
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment for other employees/inmates.
• Use kitchen utensils/equipment to cook food according to recipes. Use proper utensils to serve menued portions to meet clients' nutritional needs.
• Refers to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned tasks and completes opening and closing checklists daily.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Must be comfortable using and operating a variety of equipment including ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
• Handle, stores, labels, and rotates all products following applicable state laws.
• You will have physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Be able to stand and be on your feet for much of the scheduled shift.
• Other responsibilities as determined by our needs.

What You'll Need

• We require a high school diploma or GED, and that you are at least 18 years of age.
• At least one (1) year of relevant cooking experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Prior experience cooking or kitchen experience in a cafeteria or large volume production facility.
• Experience with safety procedures as typical in a cafeteria or food service environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• DailyPay® - Work Today, Get Paid Today
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and more.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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