Assistant Food Service Director

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Career Advancement

Life Insurance & AD&D

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Trinity Services Group is seeking an Assistant Food Service Director to oversee a large jail/kitchen operation on-site. You will work with the Food Service Director to plan activities, supervise staff, and ensure food is prepared and served according to the menu and safety standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and continuous learning in a demanding environment, with an emphasis on teamwork and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Requires two years of management or supervisory experience in food service.
• Three years of experience working in food service.
• ServSafe Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Guide, train, and manage facility food service operations.
• Hire, orient, train and issue corrective action to team members.
• Communicate with clients to develop positive connections and ensure service quality.
• Oversee quantities of food prepared and served per menu and plan.
• Maintain inventory accuracy for planned menus.
• Ensure proper food storage and safe handling.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Kitchen sanitation

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service management systems

Job description

Wage Rate

$65,000/year

Work Location

On-Site

Overview

Are you looking for a career with premium benefitsand the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created somethingspecial, a better place to work and grow. Manyemployees start just expecting a paycheck but end upwith a rewarding career. We provide exceptionaltraining and a clear career path.

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

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
• A strong leader and coach

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.
• Develop positive connections with clients requires communicating with them.
• 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.

Benefits

We care about our employees and offer benefits that support your health, finances, and career growth.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• DailyPay® - Work Today, Get Paid Today
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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.

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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