Lead Food Service Worker

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Life Insurance & AD&D

Voluntary Benefits (disability, etc.)

Job summary

Trinity Services Group is hiring a Lead Food Service Worker to oversee daily meal operations and supervise inmate labor in accordance with program standards. This role requires guiding staff, training, and ensuring compliance with recipes, meals, and safety practices.

Responsibilities include leading pre/post shift briefings, supervising service, and coordinating food preparation while maintaining quality and efficiency. The position supports a correctional facility’s food service goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination of daily food service operations.
• Oversee and assist supervisors and workers in daily activities.
• Lead pre/post shift and meal briefings to communicate expectations.
• Ensure staff prepare, cook and serve food per menus and recipes.
• Monitor adherence to safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations.
• Inspect and maintain clean, organized work areas and storage.

Skills

Leadership

Stand long hours

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Wage Rate

$21.00/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

Must be available to work the shift that is needed.

• Must be available to work some weekends and holidays*

• $1000 bonus!
• $250 bonus upon successful completion of virtual training!
• 401K available.
• Schedules available
• 4am to 12:30pm
• 10:30am to 7pm

The Lead Food Service Worker performs a variety of kitchen duties as assigned and/or instructs inmate labor in preparation and serving of correctional facility meals in accordance with departmental work production standards, standardized recipes, and work instructions.

Essential Functions, Duties, And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination of daily food service operations, under the director of the Food Service Director, while actively participating in meal preparation and service as needed.
• Oversee and assist Food Service Supervisors and workers in daily activities, ensuring proper task execution, operational efficiency, and compliance with standards.
• Lead and participate in pre shift, post shift, and meal briefings with staff to communicate expectations, review performance, address issues, and ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Ensure and support staff in preparing, cooking, and serving food according to menus, standardized recipes, and work instructions.
• Provide ongoing direction, coaching, and hands-on support to supervisors and staff to maintain productivity, accountability, and quality standards.
• Monitor, verify, and assist with adherence to standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and special meal requirements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee and assist in meal service operations to ensure proper portions, meal counts, timing, and compliance with scheduled service requirements.
• Oversee and participate in receiving food and supplies, verifying deliveries for accuracy, quality, and condition, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Ensure and support proper storage of food and supplies using FIFO practices, labeling, temperature controls, and food safety standards.
• Monitor and maintain storage areas, including refrigerators, freezers, dry storage, and secured/locked storage areas, ensuring compliance with access control and departmental policies.
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and restricted items are properly issued, tracked, accounted for, and secured, while actively verifying compliance during operations.
• Enforce and support compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations, correcting deficiencies and assisting staff in proper practices.
• Inspect and assist in maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary work areas, including equipment and facility spaces.
• Review, complete, and verify required documentation including meal counts, special diet tracking, temperature logs, tool logs, and production records.
• Ensure and reinforce compliance with all facility safety rules, security procedures, and company policies across all staff.
• Maintain order, control, and security within the operation while actively supporting a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment.
• Directly assist with food preparation, service, cleaning, and other operational duties as needed to support staffing and workload demands.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and manual tasks as required.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Benefits

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

• 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.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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