Assistant Food Service Director

TKC Holdings • Whiteville, TN

13d • 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. The position is performed onsite 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, collaborative, and able to adapt quickly. 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, inventory, storage, schedules, sanitation, and compliance with applicable codes and regulations, and is responsible for food service inspections.

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 ability 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 appropriate quantities of food being prepared and served according to the facility or site plan.
• Maintain accurate inventory and prepare in advance for the planned menu schedule.
• 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 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 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