Food Service Director

Trinity Services Group; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Services Group is seeking a Food Service Director to run a single kitchen operation within a correctional facility. This role involves overseeing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining a high standard of food service. The ideal candidate will have a mix of leadership skills, food service knowledge, and management experience, coupled with a passion for providing quality service in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Medical w/prescription coverage

Dental

Vision

Basic Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Five years of management or supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• Knowledge of food handling regulations and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily kitchen operations and supervises food service staff.
• Ensures safety and sanitation standards are met.
• Plans and inspects work while maintaining a sanitary environment.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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.

Wage Rate

$60,000/Year
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. This position oversees the operational and financial responsibilities for the kitchen and supervises an Assistant Food Service Director and/or a team of Food Service Workers and/or Cooks who are involved with the preparation, serving and clean-up of food in a secure correctional facility.

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

• Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day activities of subordinates and assigns responsibility for specific work or functional activities.
• Responsible for orientation and training of employees.
• Perform day-to-day assignments in addition to oversight duties.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations.
• Plan, assign and inspect the work of the Food Service Staff.
• Maintain a sanitary work environment and conform to all local codes and policies regarding proper storage, handling and serving of food.
• Assist in the preparation of meals when necessary.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.
• Knowledge of local, State, Federal regulations, and survey inspection process.
• This role includes physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Be able to stand and be on your feet for much of the scheduled shift.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Five years of management or supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Knowledge and experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, and you must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience is preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) Company or Facility background check as well as drug screening as required by the client.

Benefits

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

• 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

About the company

Trinity Services Group is one of the leading providers of correctional food service in the nation. With more than 40 years in the industry, our combined operations serve over 300,000 inmates daily in over 40 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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