Lead Food Service Supervisor

Trinity Services Group • Brighton, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Food Service Worker performs a variety of kitchen duties as assigned and/or instructs inmate labor in preparation and serving of correctional facility meals in accordance with departmental work production standards, standardized recipes, and work instructions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination of daily food service operations, under the director of the Food Service Director, while actively participating in meal preparation and service as needed.
• Oversee and assist Food Service Supervisors and workers in daily activities, ensuring proper task execution, operational efficiency, and compliance with standards.
• Lead and participate in pre shift, post shift, and meal briefings with staff to communicate expectations, review performance, address issues, and ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Ensure and support staff in preparing, cooking, and serving food according to menus, standardized recipes, and work instructions.
• Provide ongoing direction, coaching, and hands-on support to supervisors and staff to maintain productivity, accountability, and quality standards.
• Monitor, verify, and assist with adherence to standardized recipes, therapeutic diets, and special meal requirements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee and assist in meal service operations to ensure proper portions, meal counts, timing, and compliance with scheduled service requirements.
• Oversee and participate in receiving food and supplies, verifying deliveries for accuracy, quality, and condition, and ensuring proper documentation.
• Ensure and support proper storage of food and supplies using FIFO practices, labeling, temperature controls, and food safety standards.
• Monitor and maintain storage areas, including refrigerators, freezers, dry storage, and secured/locked storage areas, ensuring compliance with access control and departmental policies.
• Ensure all tools, equipment, and restricted items are properly issued, tracked, accounted for, and secured, while actively verifying compliance during operations.
• Enforce and support compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene regulations, correcting deficiencies and assisting staff in proper practices.
• Inspect and assist in maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary work areas, including equipment and facility spaces.
• Review, complete, and verify required documentation including meal counts, special diet tracking, temperature logs, tool logs, and production records.
• Ensure and reinforce compliance with all facility safety rules, security procedures, and company policies across all staff.
• Maintain order, control, and security within the operation while actively supporting a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment.
• Directly assist with food preparation, service, cleaning, and other operational duties as needed to support staffing and workload demands.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and manual tasks as required.

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
• Voluntary benefits (i.e. short term, long term disability and many more) options may 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
• Education Level: High school or GED