Assistant Food Service Director — Corrections Kitchen Leader

Trinity Services Group Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) with company match

DailyPay

Job summary

Trinity Services Group Inc. is seeking an Assistant Food Service Director to coordinate inside a jail facility in Chesapeake, VA. You will work with the Food Service Director to manage a large operation, supervise a team, and ensure service quality and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, staffing, training, and maintaining safe food handling practices within a correctional environment. Excellent communication with clients is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory, ordering and receiving.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and food service management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and manage the facility food service operation.
• Hire, orient, train and address corrective action for staff.
• Review and approve payroll on a weekly basis.
• Maintain positive client relations by understanding needs and ensuring satisfaction.
• Oversee quantities of food prepared and served according to the plan.
• Ensure staff are trained to perform duties safely and compliantly.
• Maintain accurate on-site reports of daily and monthly financials and activity.
• Oversee inspections and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Participate in contract negotiations and renewals as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food service

Purchasing

Inventory control

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Food service software

Inventory systems

Job description

Trinity Services Group Inc. is seeking an Assistant Food Service Director to coordinate inside a jail facility in Chesapeake, VA. You will work with the Food Service Director to manage a large operation, supervise a team, and ensure service quality and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, staffing, training, and maintaining safe food handling practices within a correctional environment. Excellent communication with clients is essential.