Correctional Food Service Director: Lead the Kitchen Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

DailyPay

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Career Advancement

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Trinity Services Group is seeking a Food Service Director for a single-site correctional facility, onsite, with a $55,000 yearly salary. You will lead an HSD/GED-qualifying team, manage an Assistant Director and others, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and oversee budget, inventory, and reporting.

Strong leadership and ServSafe are essential. The role emphasizes training, career growth, and compliance with regulatory requirements, with benefits including health insurance,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience; must be 18+.
• Minimum 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 math to complete reports.
• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quantities of food prepared and served per plan.
• Hire, orient, train, and take corrective action for staff.
• Review payroll bi-weekly.
• Ensure staff are trained for safety and job duties.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and plan menus.
• Properly store food items and maintain quality standards.
• Ensure sanitary environment per health codes.
• Maintain onsite financial, production, and activity reports.
• Prepare for state or other inspections.

Skills

Management experience

Budgeting and accounting

Sanitation and safety

Team leadership

Coaching and development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Trinity Services Group is seeking a Food Service Director for a single-site correctional facility, onsite, with a $55,000 yearly salary. You will lead an HSD/GED-qualifying team, manage an Assistant Director and others, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and oversee budget, inventory, and reporting.

Strong leadership and ServSafe are essential. The role emphasizes training, career growth, and compliance with regulatory requirements, with benefits including health insurance,