Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group; Natchez (MS); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

DailyPay - Work Today, Get Paid Today

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 2%

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Uniforms Provided

Paid Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage

Voluntary Benefits: Short-Term & Long‑

Job summary

Trinity Services Group is seeking a Food Service Director to oversee a single site jail kitchen, directing staff and managing both operations and finances in a secure facility. The role reports to the District Manager and emphasizes strong leadership, compliance with health and safety codes, and the ability to adapt to changing needs.

The position offers on-site work, career growth, and a pathway to advancing food service operations within a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Five years of management or supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
• Basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan.
• Hire, orient, train and issue corrective action to team members.
• Review payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate onsite reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity.
• Responsible for inspections of food service operation.
• Other responsibilities as determined by needs.

Skills

Five years of management or Supervis**

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Wage Rate

$75,000/year

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.
• 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

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• DailyPay® - Work Today, Get Paid Today
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Uniforms Provided
• 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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