Food Service Supervisor - Correctional Kitchen

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/prescription coverage

Benefit Credit of $750 annually

Dental

Vision

Basic Life and Basic AD&D Insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Trinity Services Group in Farmington, NM, seeks a Food Service Supervisor to oversee inmate labor and kitchen staff in a correctional facility. You will prepare and serve a variety of meals according to menus, supervise shifts, maintain food safety, and train others while working within strict procedures.

Ideal candidates are passionate about food, understand food handling regulations, and can multitask in a fast-paced environment, delivering quality service with teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

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

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 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.
• 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.
• This role includes 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Passionate about food

Understanding of food handling

Teamwork

Multitasking

Dependable

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Must be 18+ years old

Job description

Wage Rate

$16.75/hour

Work Location

On-Site

Overview

Work Location: On-site

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.

We care about our employees and offer benefits that support your health, finances, and career growth.

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.

About This Position

The Food Service Supervisor oversees inmate labor and team members assisting with the food service operation in a correctional facility. You will also prepare and serve a variety of food items following assigned work instructions and menus and use a variety of food preparation utensils and machines in preparing food.

You will report to a Food Service Director. You will work onsite inside of a jail/correctional facility.

Our ideal Food Service Supervisor 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 inmate labor and team members in the kitchen during food prep and food service shifts in the kitchen.
• Serve food during planned meal schedules and according to department procedures.
• Use kitchen utensils/equipment to cook food according to recipes. Use proper utensils to serve menued portions to meet clients' nutritional needs.
• Train other food service workers.
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment for other employees/inmates.
• Physical demands include items 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

• Required:
• We require a high school diploma or GED, and that you are at least 18 years of age.
• Preferred:
• We prefer prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.
  

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