Kitchen Supervisor/Cook-Henderson Co Jail
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Salary$16/hr
LocationAthens, Texas, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentHenderson County
Company size51–200 people
PostedNov 5, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live21h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Institutional or commercial food service experience is required
Must speak/read English
Correctional food service experience is preferred
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Must have access to reliable transportation
Must be able to pass extensive background check
Felonies are an automatic disqualification
Must pass physical and drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Records check (if position involves driving)
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Sick leave
About the role
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:
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Provide supervision and extensive on-going training for between 5 to 12 Inmate Trustees (non-violent offenders only) in food service operations including:
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Kitchen equipment operation.
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Following recipes.
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Food production/preparation and presentation/plating of food trays.
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Serving meals.
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Emphasis is placed on high sanitation standards using Trustee labor.
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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*.*
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Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
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Must have access to reliable transportation.
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Must speak/read English.
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Must be able to pass extensive background check. Felonies are an automatic disqualification.
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There may also be a second screening process that includes a physical and drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Records check (if position involves driving).
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All required training will be paid for by company.
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Special consideration will be given to applicants who are veterans.
Benefits
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Starting pay rate/salary: $16/hour
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Medical, dental, & vision insurance
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401k Plan
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Personal/Sick pay
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Paid holidays after 6 months
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Paid vacation after one year
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