Kitchen Supervisor/Cook-Henderson Co Jail

Large private correctional food service provider in Texas is seeking experienced Kitchen Supervisor/Cook at the Henderson County Jail in Athens, TX. The hours of the open shift are 2 am-10 am.

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).

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.

• Starting pay rate/salary: $16/hour
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401k Plan
• Personal/Sick pay
• Paid holidays after 6 months
• Paid vacation after one year