• Function as a Lead for their respective shift, being responsible for an efficient, well-running shift, while ensuring other positions (Cook I / FSW) are completing required tasks
• Prepares a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Refer to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties and completes opening and closing checklists daily.
• Promptly reports equipment and food quality or shortage problems to Assistant Food Service Director/Food Service Manager.
• Knows and complies consistently with standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, recipes, policies and procedures.
• Follows assigned instruction to properly stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure smooth serving of food.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Responsible for completing required production paperwork, while also assigning and supervising inmates in (as provided) in the completion of their required tasks. These could include food prep, serving, clean-up, pots, dishes, sanitation etc. (when applicable)
• Responsible for all aspects of receiving, storing, issuing and controlling inventory. (when applicable)
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station area.
• Following assigned recipes, prepares food items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating according to directions.
• Follows proper plate presentation and garnish set up for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, labels, and rotates all products properly and in accordance to applicable state laws.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent
• At least one (1) year of relevant cooking experience required
• Prior experience cooking in a cafeteria or large volume production facility a plus
• Prior knowledge and experience in a kitchen or large cafeteria setting preferred
• Experience with safety procedures as typical in a cafeteria or food service environment
• Ability to pass pre-employment (post offer) Company or Facility background check and drug screening

Trinity Services Group (TSG) offers comprehensive benefits to all regular-full time employees:

• 
  Medical w/prescription coverage

• Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs. Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary benefits (i.e. short term, long term disability and many more) options may be selected to create the right package for you

TSG also understands the importance of work life balance and planning for the future. To help with both of these, employees are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.