Food Service Worker-Dallas County Jail-Des Moines,IA($18-$18/hr)-Des
Posted on October 24, 2025
Role Based in Des Moines, IA, USA
Snapshot
- Core objectives involve your professional skills in a dynamic.
- Role in Des Moines, IA, USA: Food Service Worker - Dallas County Jail - Des Moines, IA
- Hiring Organization: Consolidated Management Company
- Pay: $18-$18/Hour (approx. $21.5k/Year)
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
- Worksite: Des Moines, IA, USA, IA
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
- This Des Moines, IA, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Consolidated Management Company team in Des Moines, IA, USA, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Des Moines, IA, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Consolidated Management is a reputable company known for providing high-quality food service operations, especially in secure and demanding environments such as correctional facilities. They have a strong commitment to ensuring safety, reliability, and nutritional quality in every meal they prepare and serve. Operating within the Dallas County Jail, Consolidated Management manages the jail's food services with a focus on maintaining strict standards in cleanliness, food safety, and employee professionalism. This role is ideal for individuals seeking part-time work with a dependable schedule, a supportive work environment, and competitive pay starting at $18.00 per hour. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a secure, controlled environment without direct interaction with inmates, providing peace of mind and safety for all food service staff.
This part-time food service position at Dallas County Jail offers shifts primarily from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM with a generous half-hour break for lunch, avoiding early mornings and late nights. Employees enjoy a relaxed, low-stress atmosphere while staying actively engaged throughout their shift by preparing and serving up to 75 quality meals. The work environment is designed to foster a positive, friendly vibe, with flexibility in scheduling upon advance request and additional pay provided for work on holidays. This role requires individuals who are dependable, punctual, and maintain a positive attitude, with an understanding of food safety and cleanliness being paramount. The job includes responsibilities such as preparing and serving meals in a sanitary manner, keeping the work area clean, and being physically active during shifts with ample walking and movement. Weekend availability is essential, usually every other weekend, and the ideal candidate will be ready to adapt to scheduling needs and work through busy or demanding periods when necessary. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with even basic cooking experience or a passion for cooking at home to join a well-established company with a stable work environment, competitive pay, and benefits that contribute to a balanced work-life experience.
- Must pass a background check from the jail
- must have weekend availability usually every other weekend
- must be flexible with schedule when needed
- must have great attendance and be on time
- must be able to take a lot of steps in a day and stay busy
- must understand the importance of food safety and cleanliness
- must be able to do what it takes during tough times