Food Service Worker

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Maxwell (IL); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan match

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Job summary

Trinity Services Group is seeking a Food Service Worker in Illinois to prepare and serve a variety of meals within a correctional setting. The role requires flexible hours, including early mornings, and occasional weekends or holidays.

You will work with a team to ensure accurate portioning, compliance with menus, and safe food handling. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and, ideally, prior institutional food service experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in the preparation of quality foods according to planned menu, recipes, and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workstation; assist with cleanup.
• Serve food during scheduled meal times and per department policies.
• Use kitchen utensils and equipment to cook and portion food according to recipes.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation and storage.
• Work in a fast-paced environment; multi-task and stay organized.
• Stand for extended periods and be physically able to perform duties.

Skills

Food service

Teamwork

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Food safety

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Wage Rate

21.00

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 provide DailyPay providing immediate access to earned wages.

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

About This Position

Must be available to work some weekends and holidays.

Seeking a candidate who has the flexibility to work either:

5am to 1:30pm or 10am to 6:30pm.

One weekend off monthly.

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 menu 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 with prescription coverage.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• 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.
• Voluntary benefits (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.
• DailyPay providing 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.