Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group•Lexington, VA

14d•$52,000

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 oversees the operational and financial responsibilities for the kitchen and supervises an Assistant Food Service Director and/or a team of Food Service Workers and/or Cooks who are involved with the preparation, serving and clean-up of food in a secure correctional facility. Our ideal Food Service Director excels at the following: Passionate about food and service Has a solid understanding of food handling regulations Desire to always learn more Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes quickly Dependable and flexible A strong leader and coach

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent, and you 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

Supervise, train, and instruct team members and/or inmates in general food service practices, including the preparation, cooking, and serving of food
Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan
Hires, orients, trains and issues corrective action (when applicable) to team members
Review and approve payroll on a bi-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
Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan
Coordinate the work flow and assign work to team members
Ensure all team members are adequately trained and capable to perform job responsibilities safely
Coordinate the work flow and assign work to team members
Directs team members to ensure job-related rules, policies, procedures, and security guidelines are enforced
Responsible for maintaining accuracy of inventory in advance preparation of planned menu schedule
Ensure ordering and all required reports are completed accurately and on time
Knows and complies with client’s contractual obligations
Ensure food items are stored in a safe and hazard free manner
May plan for special events and functions thru participation in meetings with assigned customer facility operations staff
Maintain product service quality standards
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
We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.