Assistant Food Service Director

TKC Holdings•South Salt Lake, UT
•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Food Service Director works with the Food Service Director to plan activities for a large food service operation with one or more production kitchens. The role supervises food service workers involved in preparing and distributing food. This position is performed onsite inside a jail or correctional facility and reports to the Food Service Director. The Assistant Food Service Director guides, trains, and manages the facility food service operation, including hiring, orienting, training, and issuing corrective action to team members when applicable. The role oversees food preparation and service quantities, inventory accuracy, proper food storage, serving schedules, and compliance with food service and Health Department sanitation and safety requirements. The position is also responsible for state or other inspections of the food service operation and may perform other responsibilities as determined by 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.
  • 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 planned menu schedules.
  • Ensure food items are stored properly.
  • Maintain serving schedules so food is served according to menu specifications and departmental safety and service guidelines.
  • Maintain a sanitary environment in compliance 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® pay 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.
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