Traveling Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group•Nashville, TN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Traveling Food Service Director will plan, direct, coordinate the activities associated with running and assisting food service operations in multiple sites. Responsible for stepping into facilities within assigned region which need support with supervision, preparing meals and/or other tasks as assigned based on the clients/business needs. This position is in charge of the operational and financial responsibilities for the kitchen. Supervises an AFSD 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. Prior to deployment to any facility, a complete briefing by the Regional Food Service District manager or designee on the status of the facility and support needs to be executed will be reviewed.

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.
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.
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

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.
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 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.