Food Service Director

TKC Holdings • Columbia, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Director plans, directs, and coordinates a single-site, stand-alone food service operation in a facility with one kitchen and fewer than 1,000 inmates or beds. The role oversees the kitchen’s operational and financial responsibilities and manages an Assistant Food Service Director and/or a team of Food Service Workers and/or Cooks who prepare, serve, and clean up food in a secure correctional facility. The position is onsite and reports to the District Manager.

The schedule is 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., with availability to work some weekends and holidays. The posting lists a wage of $50,000–$60,000 per year and a $1,500 bonus.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, has experience with food-handling regulations, is eager to learn, works well on a team, adapts quickly to change, and is a strong leader and coach.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum five years of management or supervisory experience in a food-service environment.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports.
• Availability to work some weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Prior institutional food-service or restaurant experience.
• Passion for food and service.
• Experience with food-handling regulations.
• Desire to continue learning.
• Ability to work as a team member and adapt quickly to change.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and service of appropriate food quantities according to the facility or site plan.
• Hire, orient, and train team members, and issue corrective action when applicable.
• Review payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Ensure team members are adequately trained to perform their responsibilities safely.
• Maintain accurate inventory in preparation for the planned menu schedule.
• Ensure food items are stored properly.
• Maintain product and service quality standards.
• Maintain a sanitary environment in compliance with food-service and Health Department codes and regulations.
• Maintain accurate onsite daily and monthly financial, production, and activity reports.
• Be responsible for state or other inspections of the food-service operation.
• Maintain current ServSafe Manager certification.
• Perform other responsibilities as determined by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• DailyPay® access.
• 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.
• $1,500 bonus.

What This Job Offers

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