Correctional Food Service Director: Lead Kitchen & Team

Elior; Lewisburg (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Holiday Pay

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

Job summary

Summit, a food service provider, is seeking a Food Service Director for their Corrections team in Columbia, TN. You will lead a team, manage all aspects of the food service department, and ensure meals are delivered with high standards of safety and quality.

The role requires coordinating operations, budgeting, and maintaining compliance across facilities, with emphasis on customer service and staff development.

Qualifications

• At least two years coordinating food service operations.
• Experience with industrial cooking and safety standards.
• Excellent communication with staff and executives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of the food service department and resources.
• Lead and train a team of associates, including hiring.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budget the department and manage purchasing to meet targets.
• Coordinate with district manager on dining service operations and admin aspects.
• Address customer service needs and concerns.

Skills

Food service operations

Industrial cooking

Communication

Team leadership

MS Office

Education

ServSafe certification

HACCP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit, a food service provider, is seeking a Food Service Director for their Corrections team in Columbia, TN. You will lead a team, manage all aspects of the food service department, and ensure meals are delivered with high standards of safety and quality.

The role requires coordinating operations, budgeting, and maintaining compliance across facilities, with emphasis on customer service and staff development.