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Cook/Kitchen Supervisor-Kaufman Co Jail

Five Star Correctional Services, Inc.

Kaufman, TXJob$16.5/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$16.5/hr
Location
Kaufman, TX
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Job overview

Five Star Correctional Services, Inc. is hiring a Cook/Kitchen Supervisor-Kaufman Co Jail. Five Star Correctional Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor/Cook for the Kaufman County Jail in Kaufman, TX. This role involves supervising and training inmate trustees in food service operations, including kitchen equipment, recipe following, food production, and meal serving, with a strong emphasis on high sanitation standards.

Key focus areas include Provide supervision and extensive on-going training for inmate trustees, Train inmate trustees in kitchen equipment operation, and Train inmate trustees in following recipes.

Successful candidates bring Institutional Food Service Experience, Commercial Food Service Experience, and Eligible to Work in United States. Important skills include Speak English, Read English, and Training. Preferred (not required): Kitchen Equipment Operation, Following Recipes, Food Production, and Food Preparation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Speak EnglishRead EnglishKitchen Equipment OperationFollowing RecipesFood ProductionFood PreparationFood PresentationPlating Food TraysServing MealsHigh Sanitation StandardsSupervisionTraining

Qualifications

Institutional Food Service ExperienceCommercial Food Service ExperienceEligible to Work in the United StatesAccess to Reliable TransportationPass Extensive Background CheckNo FeloniesCorrectional Food Service ExperienceStand for Long Periods of TimeVeterans Given Special Consideration

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Large private correctional food service provider in Texas is seeking experienced Kitchen Supervisor/Cook at the Kaufman County Jail in Kaufman, TX.

DUTIES:

  • Provide supervision and extensive on-going training for between 5 to 12 Inmate Trustees (non-violent offenders only) in food service operations including:

  • Kitchen equipment operation.

  • Following recipes.

  • Food production/preparation and presentation/plating of food trays.

  • Serving meals.

  • Emphasis is placed on high sanitation standards using Trustee labor.

  • Position requires employees to stand for long periods of time (about 80% of the time).

Requirements

  • Institutional or commercial food service experience is required, but correctional food service experience is preferred.

  • Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

  • Must have access to reliable transportation.

  • Must speak/read English.

  • Must be able to pass extensive background check. Felonies are an automatic disqualification.

  • There may also be a second screening process that includes a physical and drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Records check (if position involves driving).

  • All required training will be paid for by company.

  • Special consideration will be given to applicants who are veterans.

Benefits

  • Starting pay rate/salary: $16.50 hour

  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance

  • 401k Plan

  • Personal/Sick pay

  • Paid holidays after 6 months

  • Paid vacation after one year

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