Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker - Essex County Correctional (MA)Location: Middleton, MA, USCareer Area: Food ServiceThe Food Service Worker supervises inmates in a kitchen environment to ensure that meal and food items are prepared in accordance with production plans. In this role, you will train workers in methods of performing duties, as well as assign and coordinate work to promote the efficiency of operations. This person is also responsible for the sanitation of the facility and maintaining personal safety, by conforming to all standards and regulations.Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.Facility Location: Essex County Correctional$24+/hour & GREAT BENEFITS!Candidates must be comfortable working in a correctional facility. Background check required.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 all Aramark guidelines are being met.Participate in preparation and serving of mealsPrints 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. Ensure all keys are returned and secured.Determines work procedures, prepares 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.Participates in the preparation/5 P's (Participation, Pulls, Production, Portion Control, and Postproduction), storage and assembly of meals and food items.Follows the Company's Standard of Operation for food handling and storage. Follows HACCP policies and procedures regarding proper food handling procedures.Qualifications:Must be over 18 years of ageMinimum of one (1) year of food prep or related work preferredPrevious supervisory experience preferredPrevious experience interacting with inmates a plusAbility to motivate and supervise inmates and/or team members to attain quality and quantity of food production in a correctional work environmentMust be able to obtain a food safety certificationAbility to work independently with limited supervisionAbility to exercise good judgment and tactMust be able to follow basic safety procedures and policiesMust qualify for and maintain correctional facility security clearanceThis role may have 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 usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).