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Skillet Kitchens

Correctional meals provider with inmate kiosks

Food Service Worker-Skillet Kitchens

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/19/2026
$19/hr+ 401(k) match
Entry
Willmar, MN, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Basic cooking and food preparation skills.
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
  • Ability to follow recipes and instructions.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and work in varying temperatures and conditions.
  • Pass a background check and comply with security protocols.
  • Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Work in a correctional facility kitchen with exposure to loud noises.
  • Wear slip-resistant shoes and work pants; company-provided shirts are supplied.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and cook meals.
  • Operate and maintain kitchen equipment.
  • Ensure food safety and proper temperatures.
  • Distribute food promptly and accurately.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
  • Follow sanitation guidelines and safety protocols.
  • Document food temperatures and portion sizes.
  • Interact professionally with inmates.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferred experience in food service or culinary roles.

About the company

Skillet Kitchens provides meals for inmates and staff at county-level jails and detention facilities with dietitian-approved menus that meet state and federal rules. Its Skillet Direct program lets inmates order hot, made-to-order meals via kiosks or tablets as a behavior-management privilege. Skillet Skills offers vocational training in food handling and safety, culminating in ServSafe certification to aid post-release employment. The company differentiates itself by serving regional facilities, filling gaps left by larger consolidators, and combining standard meals with an in-facility incentive program and formal inmate training to support reentry and reduce recidivism.

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What believers are saying

  • Troup County renewed Skillet in September 2025 at $1.43 per meal.
  • Benton County approved Skillet for jail food starting October 1, 2025.
  • The company website updated March 2026 and still markets Skillet Direct nationwide.

What critics are saying

  • County contracts stay price-sensitive; Benton County chose Skillet for $35,000 first-year savings.
  • Labor risk remains high; 2026 postings show broad hiring across Georgia, North Carolina, Minnesota.
  • A bad kitchen incident or inmate complaint in 2026 would damage jail renewals fast.

What makes Skillet Kitchens unique

  • Skillet Kitchens specializes in county jails, unlike broadline national foodservice vendors.
  • Skillet Direct sells hot made-to-order inmate meals, creating behavior-control leverage.
  • Skillet Skills adds food-industry training and ServSafe certification, strengthening rehabilitation messaging.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Remote Work Options
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Phone/Internet Stipend