Food Service Director II

TKC Holdings • Clayton, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Director plans, directs and coordinates the activities associated with running a single site, stand-alone food service operation in a facility with only one kitchen and less than 1,000 inmates/beds. This position is in charge of the operational and financial responsibilities for the kitchen and supervises an Assistant Food Service Director and/or a team of Food Service Supervisors and/or Cooks who are involved with the preparation, serving and clean-up of food in a secure correctional facility. Other duties as determined by the needs of the business. Must be available to work some weekends and holidays. Relocation assistance is available for this position. Salary between $60,000.00 and $70,000.00 depending on core experience required for position. Must have experience in: Creating budgets, Ability to read and understand Profit and Loss statements, what drives bottom line profitability, how revenue contributes to profitability, and what are red flags to look for when reading profit and loss reports.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Five years of management or supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Knowledge and experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports.

Nice To Haves

• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision, training, and management of the facility food service operation.
• Hires, orients, trains and issues corrective action (when applicable) to team members.
• Review and approve payroll on a weekly basis.
• Building and maintaining positive connections with clients by regularly communicating, understanding their needs, proactively addressing concerns, providing excellent service, and working to ensure their continued satisfaction with the company's products or services, ultimately aiming to retain them as long-term customers.
• Oversees the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan.
• Insures all team members are adequately trained and capable to perform job responsibilities in a safe and compliant manner.
• Maintains accuracy of inventory in advance preparation of planned menu schedule.
• Insures ordering and all required reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Responsible for overseeing all preventive maintenance programs to protect the physical assets of the Program.
• Manages food service operation in compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as required local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensures that food items are stored in a safe and hazard free manner.
• Plans for special events and functions thru participation in meetings with assigned customer facility operations staff.
• Maintain all serving schedules and ensure that all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental guidelines.
• Maintain a sanitary environment following food service and Health Department codes and regulations.
• Maintain accurate on-site reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity.
• Responsible for any state or other inspection of food service operation.
• May participate in the contract negotiation and renewal process.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical w/prescription coverage
• Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs. Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits that can be selected to create the right package for you
• Paid Time Off
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED