Food Service Worker

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Lakeland (SC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company 401(k) Match

DailyPay

Job summary

TKC Holdings, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to prepare and serve a variety of meals within a correctional facility. The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a $15.00/hour wage and a $500 new hire bonus, with opportunities to contribute to meal service and kitchen operations in a structured setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience; must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist team members in the preparation of quality foods according to the planned menu, recipes, and work instructions in a timely manner.
• Maintain a neat and food safe workstation; clean as you go and manage trash, floors and equipment.
• Serve food during planned meal schedules and according to department policies and procedures.
• Use kitchen utensils/equipment to cook, prepare and serve food according to recipes and meet clients' nutritional needs.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, handling and storage.
• Keep a clean work area and maintain equipment cleanliness and organization.

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Institutional food service

Food handling knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Wage Rate

$15.00/hour

About This Position

$15.00/hour + $500 new hire bonus

This position is located inside of a jail/correctional facility.

The Food Service Worker accurately and efficiently prepares and serves a variety of food items in accordance with assigned work instructions and menus within a correctional setting. This position also utilizes a variety of food preparation utensils and machines in preparing food.

Our ideal Food Service Worker excels at the following:

• Passionate about food and service
• Has a 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist team members in the preparation of quality foods according to the planned menu, recipes, and work instructions in a timely manner.
• The duties of the Food Service Worker include, but are not limited to, cleaning as you go, maintaining a neat and food safe workstation, pulling trash, sweeping, mopping, and any other duties assigned within the facility.
• 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 menued portions and as appropriate to meet clients' nutritional needs.
• Abide by all food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
• Maintain a clean work area/environment that includes cleaning of refrigerators/freezers, cooking equipment, and serving equipment.
• Function in a fast-paced environment, perform routine kitchen tasks, while being organized and clean.
• Keep up with garbage collection and keep kitchen floors clean from excess food/trash.
• 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.

What You'll Need

• 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 a plus

Benefits

Trinity Services Group (TSG) offers comprehensive benefits to all regular-full time employees:

• Medical w/prescription coverage
• Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs. Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (i.e. short term, long term disability and many more) options may be selected to create the right package for you
• Paid Time Off
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.

EEO Statement

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

We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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