Correctional Food Service Director - Lead Kitchen & Team

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

DailyPay

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 
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Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Uniforms Provided

Paid Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage

Voluntary Benefits including Short- &/

Job summary

Trinity Services Group is seeking a Food Service Director to lead a single-site food operation inside a correctional facility. You will oversee kitchen staff, ensure safety, quality, and compliance, and report to the District Manager.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on management, and adaptability in a secure environment. On-site position with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Five years of management or supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete reports.
• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quantities of food prepared and served according to facility/site plan.
• Hire, orient, train and issue corrective action to team members.
• Review payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Ensure staff are trained to perform responsibilities safely.
• Maintain inventory accuracy for planned menu schedules.
• Ensure proper storage of food items.
• Maintain product service quality and sanitation per codes/regulations.
• Maintain onsite reports of daily and monthly financial, production and activity.
• Responsible for state or other inspections of the food service operation.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Five years management

ServSafe Certification

Leadership

Team coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Wage Rate

$75,000/year

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.

About This Position

The Food Service Director plans, directs and coordinates the activities associated with running a single site, stand-alone food service operation in a facility with only one kitchen and less than 1,000 inmates/beds. You will oversee the operational and financial responsibilities for the kitchen. You will manage an Assistant Food Service Director and/or a team of Food Service Workers and/or Cooks. These staff members involve themselves with the preparation, serve, and clean up food in a secure correctional facility.

You will work onsite inside a jail/correctional facility.You will report to the District Manager.

Our ideal 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

• Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan.
• You will hire, orient, train and issues corrective action (when applicable) to team members.
• You will review payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan.
• Ensure all team members are adequately trained to perform job responsibilities safely.
• Maintain accuracy of inventory in advance preparation of planned menu schedule.
• Ensure food items are stored properly.
• Maintain product service quality standards.
• Maintain a sanitary environment following food service and Health Department codes and regulations
• Maintain accurate onsite reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity
• 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.
• Five years of management or supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports.
• 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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