Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group • Emporia, VA

19d • 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 kitchen operations and finances and manages an Assistant Food Service Director and/or Food Service Workers and Cooks responsible for food preparation, service, and cleanup in a secure correctional facility. This is an on-site position at a correctional facility and reports to the District Manager.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.

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 every two weeks.
• 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 and 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
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED