Assistant Food Service Director

TKC Holdings • Lexington, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The role guides, trains, and manages the facility food service operation, including hiring, orienting, training, and issuing corrective action to team members when applicable. It oversees food preparation and service quantities, inventory accuracy, food storage, serving schedules, and compliance with menu specifications and departmental guidelines. The Assistant Food Service Director maintains a sanitary environment in accordance with food service and Health Department codes and regulations and is responsible for state or other inspections of the food service operation. Other responsibilities may be determined by the employer’s needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate with clients and work as a team member.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Passion for food and service, experience with food handling regulations, and a desire to continue learning.

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 to develop positive connections.
• Oversee appropriate food preparation and service 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 and 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 employer’s needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• DailyPay® – Work Today, Get Paid Today.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED