Assistant Food Service Director

TKC Holdings • Shelby, MT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Food Service Director works with the Food Service Director to plan activities involved in 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 and is performed onsite inside a jail or correctional facility. The Assistant Food Service Director reports to the Food Service Director.

The position guides, trains, and manages the facility food service operation. It includes hiring, orienting, and training team members and issuing corrective action when applicable. The Assistant Food Service Director oversees food preparation and service quantities, inventory accuracy, proper food storage, serving schedules, and compliance with menu specifications and food safety requirements. The role also maintains a sanitary environment in accordance with food service and Health Department codes and regulations and is responsible for state or other inspections of the food service operation.

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 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 appropriate quantities of food preparation and service 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 in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Maintain a sanitary environment in compliance 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 company needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• DailyPay®
• 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