Assistant Food Service Director

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

DailyPay - Work Today, Get Paid Today

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Uniforms Provided

Paid Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage

Voluntary Benefits including Short‑&/–

Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness

Job summary

Trinity Services Group is seeking an Assistant Food Service Director to oversee a large jail kitchen operation onsite. You will supervise food service workers, assist the Food Service Director, and ensure meals meet menu specs while maintaining safety and sanitation.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, regulatory compliance, and teamwork within a correctional facility environment. Strong training and career growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Two years of management or supervisory experience in a food service position.
• Three years of experience working in food service.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory, ordering and receiving.
• Experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the guidance, training, and management of the facility food service operation.
• Hire, orient, train and issue corrective action to team members.
• Oversee the quantities of food prepared and served according to the plan.
• Maintain inventory in advance preparation of planned menu schedule.
• Ensure items are stored properly and served per menu specifications.
• Maintain sanitary environment following codes and regulations.
• Responsible for any state or other inspection of food service operation.
• Other duties as directed by leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Food service knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Education

ServSafe Certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service management systems

Job description

Wage Rate

$55,000/year

Work Location

On-Site

Overview

Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created something special, a better place to work and grow. Many employees start just expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training and a clear career path.

We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• DailyPay - Work Today, Get Paid Today
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Uniforms Provided
• Paid Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and more.

About This Position

The Assistant Food Service Director works with the Food Service Director to plan activities associated with running a large food service operation with one or more production kitchens. The Assistant Food Service Director is also responsible for supervising a group of food service workers that are involved with the preparation and distribution of food in the kitchen.

You will work onsite inside a jail/correctional facility. You will report to a Food Service Director.

Our ideal Assistant Food Service Director excels at the following:

• Passionate about food and service
• Experience with food handling regulations
• Desire to always learn more
• Work as a team member
• Adapt to changes quickly

Essential Functions/Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the guidance, training, and management of the facility food service operation.
• You will hire, orient, train and issues corrective action (when applicable) to team members.
• Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan.
• Maintain accuracy of inventory in advance preparation of planned menu schedule.
• Ensure that food items are stored properly.
• Maintain all serving schedules to ensure all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental guidelines.
• Maintain a sanitary environment following food service and Health Department codes and regulations.
• Responsible for any state or other inspection of food service operation.
• Other responsibilities as determined by our needs.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two years of management or supervisory experience in a food service position.
• Three years of experience working in food service.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Must have experience with purchasing, inventory, ordering and receiving.
• Experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and with food service management systems.
• We prefer prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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