Assistant Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group • South Salt Lake, UT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Food Service Director works with the Food Service Director to plan activities associated with operating a large food service operation with one or more production kitchens. The role supervises food service workers involved in preparing and distributing food. The position is performed onsite inside a jail or correctional facility and reports to a Food Service Director. The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, understands food handling regulations, wants to continue learning, works well as part of a team, adapts quickly, and is a strong leader and coach.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two years of management or supervisory experience in a food service position.
• Three years of experience working in food service.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory, ordering, and receiving.
• Experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and food service management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide, train, and manage the facility food service operation.
• Hire, orient, and train team members, and issue corrective action when applicable.
• Communicate with clients and develop positive connections with them.
• Oversee preparation and service of appropriate food quantities according to the facility or site plan.
• Maintain accurate inventory in advance of the planned menu schedule.
• Ensure food items are stored properly.
• Maintain serving schedules so food is served according to menu specifications, safely, appropriately, and in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Maintain a sanitary environment in compliance with food service and Health Department codes and regulations.
• Be responsible for state or other inspections of the food service operation.
• Perform other responsibilities as determined by the organization's needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• DailyPay®.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid training.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Voluntary benefits including short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED