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Skillet Kitchens

Correctional meals provider with inmate kiosks

Part-Time Facility

Part-TimeUpdated
$19.50/hr
Entry
Carrollton, GA, USA
In Person
Warehouse & FulfillmentInventory Control & Cycle Counting

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
  • Experience in corrections, technology management, or a related field is preferred.
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware issues.
  • Proficiency in computer systems and software applications.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk frequently.
  • Manual dexterity to handle and repair hardware.
Responsibilities
  • Assist with commissary operations, including inventory management, Perfect Pass procedures, and distributing commissary items to inmates.
  • Collaborate with the Site Manager to address commissary and hub-service grievances while ensuring compliance with facility policies and procedures.
  • Diagnose and repair hardware issues related to commissary equipment and inmate tablets.
  • Attend facility administration meetings when requested, representing the company and providing updates and feedback on hub operations.
  • Regularly check and maintain inmate tablets to ensure functionality and promptly address issues.
  • Maintain accurate tablet inventory throughout the facility and keep detailed tablet logs.
  • Work Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in corrections, technology management, or a related field.

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