Floating Food Service Director

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Norfolk (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TKC Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Director to lead the food service operations in a secure correctional facility. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and overseeing all aspects of food preparation and service.

The ideal candidate will have substantial supervisory experience and a passion for food service. Strong leadership qualities and the ability to adapt are essential in this position which offers competitive pay and numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of management or supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train team members in food service practices.
• Oversee food preparation and service according to facility plans.
• Manage payroll and ensure team compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Food handling regulations

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Wage Rate: $70,000/year

Overview

Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, a TKC Holdings Company, we've 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. This position is in charge of the operational and financial responsibilities for the kitchen and supervises an Assistant Food Service Director and/or a team of Food Service Supervisors and/or Cooks who are involved with the preparation, serving and clean‑up of food in a secure correctional facility. Other duties as determined by the needs of the business.

Ideal Food Service Director

• Passionate about food and service
• Has a solid understanding of food handling regulations
• Desire to always learn more
• Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently
• Ability to multi‑task and adapt to changes quickly
• Dependable and flexible
• A strong leader and coach

Essential Functions / Core Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and instruct team members and/or inmates in general food service practices, including the preparation, cooking, and serving of food.
• Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan.
• Hire, orient, train and issue corrective action (when applicable) to team members.
• Review and approve payroll on a bi‑weekly basis.
• Coordinate workflow and assign work to team members.
• Ensure all team members are adequately trained and capable to perform job responsibilities safely.
• Direct team members to ensure job‑related rules, policies, procedures, and security guidelines are enforced.
• Responsible for maintaining accuracy of inventory in advance preparation of planned menu schedule.
• Ensure ordering and all required reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Know and comply with client’s contractual obligations.
• Ensure food items are stored in a safe and hazard‑free manner.
• May plan for special events and functions through participation in meetings with assigned customer facility operations staff.
• Maintain product service quality standards.
• Maintain a sanitary environment following food service and Health Department codes and regulations.
• Maintain accurate on‑site reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity.
• Responsible for any state or other inspection of food service operation.
• May participate in the contract negotiation and renewal process.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, and you must be at least 18 years of age.
• Five years of management or supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge and experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports.
• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time from your home base account including overnight stays at hotels when needed.

Benefits

• Medical w/prescription coverage
• Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan to help offset your benefit costs. Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary benefits that can be selected to create the right package for you.
• Paid Time Off
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.

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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