Henderson Kitchen Supervisor/Cook

Large private correctional food service provider in Texas is seeking experienced Kitchen Supervisor/Cook at the Henderson County Jail in Athens, 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).
• Available shift is from 2:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday thru Wednesday.

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: $14/hour
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401k Plan
• Personal/Sick pay
• Paid holidays after 6 months
• Paid vacation after one year