# Kitchen Supervisor/Cook-Henderson Co Jail

**Company:** [Five Star Correctional Services, Inc.](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/tbuGMQ7irUmf642GXZDbZR.md)
**Location:** Athens, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Henderson County

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## Description

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).

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