Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group • Cleveland, MS

12d • 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 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 performed onsite and reports to the District Manager.

The ideal candidate is passionate about food and service, experienced with food handling regulations, eager to learn, collaborative, adaptable, and a strong leader and coach. The Director oversees food preparation and service, staff hiring and training, payroll review, inventory, food storage, service quality, sanitation, reporting, and inspections, and must maintain a current ServSafe Manager certification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• 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.

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 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 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
• 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