Corrections Food Service Director – Lead & Elevate Meals

Elior; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Summit, part of Elior North America, seeks a Food Service Director at the Kent City Corrections Facility in Kent, WA. You will lead a skilled team, oversee all dining operations, and ensure meals are served timely while meeting safety standards and budget targets.

The role is non-exempt and hourly, with responsibilities spanning hiring, training, and coordinating with the district manager to optimize dining services for inmates and staff.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication with hourly staff and executives.
• Ability to manage a diverse environment with a focus on service.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Lead a team of associates, including hiring and training.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Budget the department, including ingredient purchasing and forecasting.
• Collaborate with district manager on dining service operations.

Skills

Coordinating food service

Industrial cooking

Communication skills

Diversity & client service

MS Office proficiency

Education

ServSafe/HACCP certification

Job description

Summit, part of Elior North America, seeks a Food Service Director at the Kent City Corrections Facility in Kent, WA. You will lead a skilled team, oversee all dining operations, and ensure meals are served timely while meeting safety standards and budget targets.

The role is non-exempt and hourly, with responsibilities spanning hiring, training, and coordinating with the district manager to optimize dining services for inmates and staff.