Food Service Manager

Management and Training Corporation•Anson, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Manager oversees food services, including the cafeteria and special food services, in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and customer directives. The position is based at Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas, and reports to the deputy warden. It directly supervises the assistant food service supervisor and indirectly supervises cook II/detainee leads. The manager plans and coordinates department operations, staff training and performance, budgeting and cost control, policy implementation, food production and purchasing, inspections, tool control, detainee supervision, and meal services for special facility functions. The role requires long periods of walking and standing, pushing and pulling food carts, and regular attendance. Other duties may be assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, technical training in food service operations, and four years of food service operations experience, including three years in a supervisory capacity. A valid food handler’s permit is required if required by Texas law, and a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required unless waived by management. The incumbent must successfully complete required pre-service training, annual in-service training, and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Technical training in food service operations.
Four years of experience in food service operations, including three years in a supervisory capacity.
Valid food handler’s permit, if required by the state of Texas.
Successfully complete required pre-service training.
Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.
Regular attendance is required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of long periods of walking and standing, and pushing and pulling food carts.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of nutrition and methods of food cost effectiveness is desired.
Experience in correctional institution food services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and supervise the administrative and food service activities of the department.
Train staff, evaluate performance, and recommend and implement department and personnel changes as approved by the deputy warden and coordinated with the manager of human resources.
Assist the deputy warden with preparing the departmental budget and monitor and control expenditures.
Assist in developing and implementing new and revised food service policies and procedures.
Provide appetizing, nutritious, realistically proportioned meals in a clean, comfortable environment.
Ensure production quality and food-purchasing requirements; control costs within budget and determine food quantities according to menus and planned meal counts.
Inspect food service areas.
Establish and follow kitchen tool and utensil control procedures.
Supervise detainees assigned to the food services area.
Supervise food service preparation for special facility functions.
Prepare daily schedules and assign specific duties to staff and detainees.
Coordinate food services with other facility staff.
Complete other duties assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities.