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Food Service Worker - Allen Oakwood Correctional Facility

Aramark, Lima, OH, United States


Compensation Data
COMPENSATION: The hourly rate for this position is $18.03 to $18.03.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans such as 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

Job Responsibilities

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 that 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 and that all keys are returned and secured.

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 the preparation/5 P’s (Participation, Pulls, Production, Portion Control, and Postproduction), 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.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done can have a positive impact for our employees and our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

Must be over 18 years of age.

Minimum of one (1) year of food prep or related work preferred.

Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Previous experience interacting with inmates is 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.

This role may involve physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to, all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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