Assistant Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group • Lexington, SC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Food Service Director works with the Food Service Director to plan activities involved in running a large food service operation with one or more production kitchens. The role supervises food service workers who prepare and distribute food in the kitchen. The position is performed on-site inside a jail or correctional facility and reports to the Food Service Director.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, experienced with food-handling regulations, eager to learn, adaptable, collaborative, and a strong leader and coach. The position is responsible for guiding, training, and managing the facility food service operation, maintaining safe and sanitary food preparation and service, and supporting the operation's inventory, purchasing, and menu needs.

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.
• Ensure appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served 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 and departmental guidelines, safely and appropriately.
• Maintain a sanitary environment in accordance with food service and Health Department codes and regulations.
• Manage state or other inspections of the food service operation.
• Perform other responsibilities as determined by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• DailyPay® access.
• 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