Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

DailyPay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Career Advancement

Life Insurance

AD&D Coverage

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Trinity Services Group Inc. is seeking a Food Service Director to lead a single-site operation inside a correctional facility. You will manage staff, ensure quality food service, control costs and maintain compliance with health and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, ServSafe certification, and experience in institutional food service. On-site work with a clear career path and benefits package awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of management or supervisory experience in food service.
• ServSafe certification required and maintained.
• Experience with kitchen sanitation, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong budgeting, inventory and basic accounting skills.
• Prior institutional or correctional food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of a single-site food service operation.
• Hire, orient, train and correct team members as needed.
• Review payroll on a bi-weekly basis and monitor costs.
• Ensure proper food preparation, storage and service per plan.
• Maintain sanitation, safety, regulatory compliance and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Food service management

ServSafe Certification

Budgeting & accounting

Team training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory systems

Cost controls

Job description

Wage Rate

$75,000/yr

Work Location

On-Site

Overview

Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have 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. You will oversee the operational and financial responsibilities for the kitchen. You will manage an Assistant Food Service Director and/or a team of Food Service Workers and/or Cooks. These staff members involve themselves with the preparation, serve, and clean up food in a secure correctional facility.

You will work onsite inside a jail/correctional facility. You will report to the District Manager.

Our ideal Food Service Director excels at the following:

• Passionate about food and service
• Experience with food handling regulations
• Desire to always learn more
• Work as a team member
• Adapt to changes quickly
• A strong leader and coach

Essential Functions/Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan.
• You will hire, orient, train and issues corrective action (when applicable) to team members.
• You will review payroll on a bi‑weekly basis.
• Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan.
• Ensure all team members are adequately trained to perform job responsibilities safely.
• Maintain accuracy of inventory in advance preparation of planned menu schedule.
• Ensure food items are stored properly.
• Maintain product service quality standards.
• Maintain a sanitary environment following food service and Health Department codes and regulations
• Maintain accurate onsite reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity
• Responsible for any state or other inspection of food service operation.
• Maintain valid ServSafe Manager certification.
• Other responsibilities as determined by our needs.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 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 mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports.
• We prefer prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.

Benefits

We care about our employees and offer benefits that support your health, finances, and career growth.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• DailyPay - Work Today, Get Paid Today
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and more.

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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