Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group • Lillington, NC

151d • $49,000

About The Position

This position is working inside a jail/correctional facility at the Harnett County Jail. 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

• Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day activities of subordinates and assigns responsibility for specific work or functional activities.
• Responsible for orientation and training of employees.
• Perform day-to-day assignments in addition to oversight duties.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Plan, assign and inspect the work of the Food Service Staff.
• Maintain a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage, handling and serving of food.
• Assist in the preparation of meals when necessary.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED