Floating Food Service Director

Trinity Services GroupLower Paxton Township, PA
Onsite

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 is in charge of the operational and financial responsibilities for the kitchen and supervises an Assistant Food Service Director and/or a team of Food Service Supervisors and/or Cooks who are involved with the preparation, serving and clean-up of food in a secure correctional facility. Other duties as determined by the needs of the business. 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.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Knowledge and experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
  • Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Valid Driver License.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time from your home base account including overnight stays at hotels when needed.

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.
  • Coordinate the work flow and assign work to team members.
  • Ensure all team members are adequately trained and capable to perform job responsibilities safely.
  • 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
  • DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.
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