Assistant Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group • Pittsburgh, PA

4h • 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 position supervises food service workers involved in preparing and distributing food and is responsible for guiding, training, and managing the facility food service operation. The role is performed on-site inside a jail or correctional facility and reports to a Food Service Director.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, experienced with food-handling regulations, eager to learn, able to work as a team member and adapt quickly, and 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, train, and issue corrective action to team members when applicable.
• Build positive connections with clients through communication.
• Oversee preparation and service of appropriate food quantities according to the facility or site plan.
• Maintain inventory accuracy 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 the organization.

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