Food Service Worker

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $1.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Full health benefits
401k
Vacation/PTO
Holiday pay
College Tuition Assistance
Free Shift Meals

Job Description

Aramark is a globally recognized leader in food and facilities management, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. With a deep-rooted commitment to service and a unified sense of purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters an inclusive environment where each employee is valued, respected, and provided equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics. With a focus on career development, Aramark creates opportunities for its employees to grow professionally and pursue new challenges, making it an employer of choice for individuals seeking meaningful work within a supportive and dynamic organization.

The Food Service Worker at Red Eagle Community Work Center is a vital position responsible for supervising inmates to ensure that all meals and food items are prepared in alignment with production plans and stringent standards set by Aramark. This role not only involves overseeing food preparation and tray assembly but also coordinating training and work assignments to promote operational efficiency within a correctional facility environment. The Food Service Worker ensures that every meal produced meets quality, portion control, and special dietary requirements while maintaining adherence to hygiene and safety protocols. Conducting inventory, managing orders, and ensuring security compliance are also critical components of the role.

In addition to supervising and training inmates, this position requires maintaining sanitation standards throughout the food service area and enforcing all safety and security policies to ensure a safe working environment. The Food Service Worker participates hands-on in meal preparation and serving to meet timely and efficient food service goals. This job demands strong organizational skills, the ability to motivate and efficiently manage a team, and a thorough understanding of food safety procedures including HACCP policies. The position offers full health benefits, 401k opportunities, paid time off, holiday pay, college tuition assistance, free shift meals, and other valuable perks. Starting pay is $17 per hour, reflecting the essential nature of this work within correctional facilities managed by Aramark.

Job Requirements

  • Must be over 18 years of age
  • Minimum of one 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 tact
  • Must be able to follow basic safety procedures and policies
  • Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance

Job Qualifications

  • Must be over 18 years of age
  • Minimum of one 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 tact
  • Must be able to follow basic safety procedures and policies
  • Must qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearance

Job Duties

  • 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
  • Print 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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