Food Service Worker

Aramark Corporation; Cumberland (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Great benefits

Job summary

Aramark in Allegany County Jail seeks a Food Service Worker to supervise inmates, train workers, and coordinate meal production to meet daily plans while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

You will help ensure correct portions, assist with inventory, and maintain logs. A background check is required; candidates must be 18+. The role offers $15–$18/hour with a $500 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• Minimum of one (1) year of food prep or related work preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and maintain production guidelines by reviewing logs.
• Supervise inmates in food preparation and tray assembly.
• Ensure timely, efficient meal service and adherence to guidelines.
• Direct inmates in recipes and proper cooking procedures.
• Ensure proper portions and dietary requirements are met.
• Review daily population counts with staff.
• Adhere to security policies and ensure storage areas are secured.
• Manage kitchen tools/equipment and secure access.
• Prepare work and sanitation schedules; supervise cooks and inmates.
• Assist in inventory, receiving, and storing of food items.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inmate interaction

Food preparation

Food safety certification

Leadership

Independent work

Good judgment

Safety procedures

Security clearance eligibility

Communication

Job description

Job Description

The Food Service Worker supervises inmates in a kitchen environment to ensure that meal and food items are prepared in accordance with production plans. In this role, you will train workers in methods of performing duties, as well as assign and coordinate work to promote the efficiency of operations. This person is also responsible for the sanitation of the facility and maintaining personal safety, by conforming to all standards and regulations. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

Facility Location: Allegany County Jail

$15+/hour & GREAT BENEFITS!

Candidates must be comfortable working in a correctional facility. Background check required.

Employees will be eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments:

• $250 will be paid after the employee successfully completes 30 days of employment.
• The remaining $250 will be paid after the employee successfully completes 90 days of employment.

Employees must be actively employed and in good standing on each payout date to receive the applicable bonus payment. Any unpaid portion of the sign-on bonus will be forfeited if employment ends prior to the corresponding payout date.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $15.00 to $18.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to and maintain preparation and production guidelines according to Aramark standards by reviewing and approving production and temperature logs.
• Supervise inmates in food preparation and tray assembly.
• Ensure timely, efficient meal service and all Aramark guidelines are being met.
• Participate in preparation and serving of meals
• Prints and distribute recipes.
• Direct inmates in the use of Aramark recipes and train on proper cooking procedures.
• Ensure proper portions and any special dietary requirements are fulfilled.
• Obtain accurate daily population counts and review with staff.
• Adhere to security policies and procedures. Ensure storage areas are locked at all times.
• Ensure that all kitchen tools and equipment are returned to their designated secure area. Ensure all keys are returned and secured.
• Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and sanitation schedules while ensuring that cooks, inmates and/or food service workers adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Assist in conducting inventory, properly receiving, and storing food and food related items. Requisition orders as needed for approval.
• Participates in the preparation/5 P's (Participation, Pulls, Production, Portion Control, and Postproduction), storage and assembly of meals and food items.
• Follows the Company's Standard of Operation for food handling and storage. Follows HACCP policies and procedures regarding proper food handling procedures.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age
• Minimum of one (1) year of food prep or related work preferred
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Previous experience interacting with inmates a plus
• Ability to motivate and supervise inmates and/or team members to attain quality and quantity of food production in a correctional work environment
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Ability to exercise good judgment and tactMust be able to follow basic safety procedures and policies
• Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.