Food Service Director

TKC Holdings • Jefferson City, MO

6d • 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. This is an on-site position reporting to the District Manager.

The position requires availability to work some weekends and holidays when needed. Tentative hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The posting lists a $2,000 bonus and an annual wage range of $50,000–$60,000.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, experienced with food-handling regulations, eager to learn, a team player, adaptable, and a strong leader and coach.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least 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 when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior institutional food-service or restaurant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and service of appropriate food quantities according to the facility or site plan.
• Hire, orient, train, and issue corrective action to team members when applicable.
• Review payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Ensure team members are adequately trained to perform their responsibilities safely.
• Maintain accurate inventory in advance of 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 the company’s needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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• 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.
• $2,000 bonus.

What This Job Offers

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