Food Service Director

TKC Holdings, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

DailyPay - Work Today, Get Paid Today

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M​

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage

Voluntary Benefits including Short‑/LT

Job summary

Trinity Services Group is seeking a Food Service Director to lead a stand-alone kitchen in a correctional facility, overseeing staff and the full range of operational and financial duties onsite. You will report to the District Manager and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while driving quality service.

The role requires strong leadership, ServSafe certification, and a background in managing food service operations within institutional settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 18+ years old.
• Five years of management or supervisory experience in food service.
• ServSafe Certification present.
• Experience applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Basic accounting and math skills for reports.
• Prefer institutional food service or restaurant background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quantities of food prepared and served per site plan.
• Hire, orient, train and issue corrective action to team members.
• Review payroll bi-weekly.
• Ensure staff training for safe responsibilities.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and planned menus.
• Ensure proper food storage and service quality.
• Maintain sanitary environment per codes and regs.
• Maintain onsite daily/monthly financial, production, and activity reports.
• Prepare for state inspections; maintain ServSafe certification.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Regulatory Compliance

Payroll Understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Wage Rate

$50,000.00/year

Work Location

On-Site

Overview

Are you looking for a career with premium benefitsand the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created somethingspecial, a better place to work and grow. Manyemployees start just expecting a paycheck but end upwith a rewarding career. We provide exceptionaltraining and a clear career path.

We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.

About This Position

$50,000.00/year

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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