Assistant Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group • Chesapeake, VA

15d • 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. This role is based on-site inside the Chesapeake City Jail, a jail/correctional facility, and reports to the Food Service Director.

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 and service quantities, inventory accuracy, proper food storage, serving schedules, and compliance with menu specifications, food-service guidelines, sanitation requirements, and Health Department codes. The Assistant Food Service Director is also responsible for state or other inspections of the food service operation.

The employer describes the ideal candidate as passionate about food and service, familiar with food-handling regulations, eager to learn, collaborative, adaptable, and a strong leader and coach. Other responsibilities may be assigned based on operational 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 to develop positive connections.
• Oversee preparation and service of appropriate food quantities according to the facility or site plan.
• Maintain accurate inventory in preparation for 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 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 operational needs.

Benefits

• $250 bonus for completing the Rookie’s Fast Track Program within the first 60 days.
• DailyPay providing immediate access to earned wages.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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