Corrections Food Service Director — Lead Team & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

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, a brand within Elior North America, seeks a motivated Food Service Director for the Kent, WA location. You will lead a team of food service workers, oversee all operations of the department, ensure meals are delivered timely, and maintain safety and sanitation standards in a corrections setting.

The role is non-exempt, hourly, and offers extensive benefits. Experience in industrial cooking and strong communication with staff and leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Previous experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills with hourly staff and executives.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment focusing on client and customer satisfaction.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budget the department, including purchasing ingredients and meeting targets/forecasts.
• Coordinate with the district manager or other departments on dining service aspects.

Skills

Food service operations

Industrial cooking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

ServSafe / HACCP certification

Job description

Summit, a brand within Elior North America, seeks a motivated Food Service Director for the Kent, WA location. You will lead a team of food service workers, oversee all operations of the department, ensure meals are delivered timely, and maintain safety and sanitation standards in a corrections setting.

The role is non-exempt, hourly, and offers extensive benefits. Experience in industrial cooking and strong communication with staff and leadership are essential for success.