Food Service Director

Five Star Correctional Services, Inc.; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a large private correctional food service provider seeking a dedicated Food Service Director for the Kaufman County Jail. This role involves overseeing all aspects of meal preparation and service while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in institutional food service, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a team effectively. With a commitment to providing a safe working environment and maintaining high-quality service, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in a correctional setting. If you're ready to lead a team and ensure the well-being of inmates through quality food service, this position is for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k Plan

Personal/Sick pay

Paid holidays after 6 months

Paid vacation after one year

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, preferably in correctional settings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow detailed instructions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cooking, baking, and serving meals at the facility.
• Train kitchen staff and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Supervision and training

Inventory management

Time management

Education

Experience in institutional or commercial food service

Veteran status (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Time Management software

Job description

Large private correctional food service provider in Texas is seeking an experienced Food Service Director at the Kaufman County Jail in Kaufman, TX.

DUTIES:

• Oversee all aspects of cooking, baking, and serving of meals.
• Prepare daily menus.
• Provide hands-on supervision and training of meal preparation, delivery, and service to kitchen supervisors and Inmate Trustees (non-violent offenders only).
• Receive deliveries and check for accuracy.
• Conduct weekly inventory.
• Maintain regular communication with jail staff, corporate office, and regional manager.
• Produce weekly paperwork for accounting department.
• Maintain a safe working environment for employees at all times.
• Conduct monthly Safety Training meetings for all shifts.
• Ensure that regular weekly vehicle inspections and Maintenance Checklists are performed by drivers.
• Ensure that all employees are using appropriate safety gear at all times.
• Maintain adequate staff (includes interviewing and hiring qualified candidates).
• Coordinate pre-employment physicals and drug testing with potential employees.
• Ensure that all New Hire documents are filled out correctly before submitting to corporate office for approval.
• Create and maintain a two-shift schedule for 2-5 employees.
• Verify employees' hours using time management software.
• Process all Human Resource paperwork for employees.
• Additional tasks as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Institutional or commercial food service experience is required, but correctional food service experience is preferred.
• Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must speak/read English.
• Strong communication skills are very important.
• Must be able to follow detailed instructions and company protocol for kitchen operations.
• Must be able to pass an extensive background check. Felonies are an automatic disqualification.
• There may also be a second screening process that includes a physical and drug screening.
• Proficiency in various computer programs (Microsoft Word and Excel). Company will provide the necessary training on Time Management program.
• All required training will be paid for by the company.
• Special consideration will be given to applicants who are veterans.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Starting salary: $45,000
• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401k Plan
• Personal/Sick pay
• Paid holidays after 6 months
• Paid vacation after one year