Floating Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group; Norfolk (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (prescription coverage)

Benefit Credit of $750 annually

Paid Time Off

Company Match for 401(k) Retirement Plan

DailyPay access

Job summary

Trinity Services Group is seeking a Food Service Director in Norfolk, Massachusetts to oversee a food service operation in a secure facility. This role involves supervising a kitchen team and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in food service management, and necessary certifications. The position comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for dedicated professionals.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management or supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and instruct team members in food service practices.
• Oversee food preparation and service quantities.
• Manage payroll and coordinate team workflow.

Skills

Food handling regulations

Teamwork

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ServSafe Certification

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.

Our ideal Food Service Director excels at the following:

• 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.
• Hires, orients, trains and issues corrective action (when applicable) to team members.
• Review and approve payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Coordinate the work flow and assign work to team members.
• Ensure all team members are adequately trained and capable to perform job responsibilities safely.
• Directs 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.
• Knows and complies 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

Trinity Services Group (TSG) offers comprehensive benefits to all regular‑full time employees:

• Medical (prescription coverage)
• Benefit Credit of $750 annually, 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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