GD Correctional Services, LLC is the leading Food Service provider for County Correctional. You will be working for the Food Service as a Contract Employee for the Prison Department. This is a 365 day a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day Facility, so nights, weekends and holidays are required.

Immediate work (all shifts) is available at our account located within the Philadelphia Department of Prison on State Road in Philadelphia, PA 19136.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under general supervision, performs skilled duties in the preparation and service of food. This is manual work requiring efficient performance of food service tasks which follow GD policies. Must maintain all GD, State and Federal food handling, safety and sanitation standards. Must adhere to the highest standards of customer service. Must adhere to the uniform standards at all times. Must be able to assume the duties of all positions within the same pay grade and below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques
• Knowledge of health/sanitation aspects of food handling and preparation
• Ability to learn, use, and care for equipment used in food preparation and service
• Ability to maintain personal cleanliness
• Ability to complete and retain required training
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, associates, and staff

• All other duties as assigned by management

Must be able to obtain and maintain the Security Clearance required by the Philadelphia Department of Prisons. Background FREE of criminal history of any kind including not having any outstanding unpaid Fines, Taxes, Parking and Moving Violations etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 12 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to modify essential functions of the job, or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.35 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person