Assistant Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group • Eloy, AZ

1d • 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 who prepare and distribute food in the kitchen. The position is 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, collaborative, and able to adapt quickly. The role guides, trains, and manages the facility food service operation; hires, orients, and trains team members; and issues corrective action when applicable. It oversees food preparation quantities, inventory accuracy, proper food storage, serving schedules, and compliance with menu specifications and departmental guidelines. The Assistant Food Service Director also maintains a sanitary environment in accordance with food service and Health Department codes and regulations, and is responsible for food service inspections conducted by the state or other authorities. Other responsibilities may be assigned according to business 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.
• 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 and departmental guidelines, safely and appropriately.
• Maintain a sanitary environment in accordance 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 business 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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED