Food Service Worker - KY Correctional Institutional for Women

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The Food Service Worker position at Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women, operated by Aramark, plays a vital role in overseeing meal preparation and food service within a correctional environment. This is a supervisory role where the individual is responsible for supervising inmates to ensure that meal preparation adheres strictly to production plans and Aramark standards. The Food Service Worker trains inmates in proper food preparation methods, assigns tasks, and coordinates daily work activities to maximize operational efficiency in the facility's food service area.

The role requires ensuring compliance with sanitation guidelines and safety regulations to maintain a clean and safe food service environment. Key responsibilities include reviewing and approving production and temperature logs, supervising food preparation and tray assembly, ensuring meals are served timely and meet dietary specifications, and maintaining security protocols including controlled access to storage and kitchen areas. This position also involves inventory management, food requisition, and ensuring adherence to HACCP standards regarding safe food handling and storage.

Candidates for this position should have the ability to motivate and supervise inmates, demonstrating sound judgment and tact while working independently with limited supervision. The role requires a food safety certification, previous food preparation or related experience, and is best suited for individuals with prior supervisory experience and familiarity with correctional facility environments. Physical demands of the role may include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking or standing. The position also requires compliance with correctional facility security clearance standards and the use of personal protective equipment when necessary.

This role offers full health benefits, 401k, vacation and paid time off, holiday pay, college tuition assistance, and free shift meals among other perks. As part of Aramark's team, this position not only provides competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits but also offers an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful and structured food service operation within a unique correctional institution setting. This job requires flexibility as duties may evolve to meet client needs and company commitments. Overall, the Food Service Worker helps ensure that all food service operations at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women run smoothly, safely, and efficiently in alignment with Aramark’s high standards of quality and service.