Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $18.03
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work life resources
retirement savings plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities management, and uniform services, operating in 15 countries and serving millions of guests daily. Known for their commitment to service and purpose, Aramark focuses on creating a positive impact for their employees, partners, communities, and the environment. The company emphasizes equal employment opportunities and diversity, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics under applicable law. Aramark values professional growth and personal development, aiming to help employees reach their full potential in supportive, challenging, and inclusive work environments.
The Food Service Worker position at Lorain Correctional Institution involves supervising inmates to ensure that meal preparation and food services align with production plans and company standards. This role, offering an hourly wage of $18.03, is crucial to maintaining operational efficiency and safety within a correctional food service environment. The Food Service Worker is responsible not only for overseeing food preparation and tray assembly but also for training and coordinating inmate workers to perform their duties effectively. They ensure that all food items meet Aramark’s stringent quality standards while adhering to production and sanitation protocols, including HACCP food handling procedures.
Beyond food preparation, the role includes supervising inmates to meet security policies, ensuring safe storage of kitchen tools and equipment, and managing scheduling and inventory tasks. The Food Service Worker plays a vital part in upholding safety and sanitation standards, monitoring temperature and production logs, and making sure all food services meet dietary and portion control guidelines. The position requires the ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and maintain security clearance necessary for working in correctional environments. Physical demands of the job include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking or standing, which are common in food service settings.
Aramark offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and access to work-life resources. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans such as a 401(k) and paid time off encompassing parental leave and disability coverage. The company ensures that benefits vary by location and eligibility but strives to provide robust support to its workforce. Aramark’s commitment to a safe, engaging, and growth-oriented workplace makes this position ideal for individuals interested in food service management within a secure correctional facility environment.
The Food Service Worker position at Lorain Correctional Institution involves supervising inmates to ensure that meal preparation and food services align with production plans and company standards. This role, offering an hourly wage of $18.03, is crucial to maintaining operational efficiency and safety within a correctional food service environment. The Food Service Worker is responsible not only for overseeing food preparation and tray assembly but also for training and coordinating inmate workers to perform their duties effectively. They ensure that all food items meet Aramark’s stringent quality standards while adhering to production and sanitation protocols, including HACCP food handling procedures.
Beyond food preparation, the role includes supervising inmates to meet security policies, ensuring safe storage of kitchen tools and equipment, and managing scheduling and inventory tasks. The Food Service Worker plays a vital part in upholding safety and sanitation standards, monitoring temperature and production logs, and making sure all food services meet dietary and portion control guidelines. The position requires the ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and maintain security clearance necessary for working in correctional environments. Physical demands of the job include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking or standing, which are common in food service settings.
Aramark offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and access to work-life resources. Additional benefits include retirement savings plans such as a 401(k) and paid time off encompassing parental leave and disability coverage. The company ensures that benefits vary by location and eligibility but strives to provide robust support to its workforce. Aramark’s commitment to a safe, engaging, and growth-oriented workplace makes this position ideal for individuals interested in food service management within a secure correctional facility environment.
Job Requirements
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Minimum of one year of food preparation 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 preparation 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
- Obtain accurate daily population counts and review with staff
- Adhere to security policies and procedures
- Ensure storage areas are locked at all times
- Ensure that all kitchen tools and equipment are returned to their designated secure area
- Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and sanitation schedules while ensuring that cooks, inmates and/or food service workers adhere to the assigned schedule
- Assist in conducting inventory, properly receiving, and storing food and food related items
- Requisition orders as needed for approval
- Participate in preparation, storage and assembly of meals and food items
- Follow the Company’s Standard of Operation for food handling and storage
- Follow HACCP policies and procedures regarding proper food handling procedures
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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