Food Service Director

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Whiteville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

DailyPay - Work Today, Get Paid Today

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 3%

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Uniforms Provided

Paid Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Life Insurance & AD&D

Voluntary Benefits: STD, LTD, Critical

Job summary

Trinity Services Group is seeking a Food Service Director to oversee a stand-alone kitchen within a correctional facility, managing a team of cooks and staff. You will direct daily operations, payroll, inventory, and compliance with health and safety standards on site, reporting to the District Manager.

The ideal candidate brings five years of food service management experience, ServSafe certification, and strong leadership, with a preference for institutional or correctional kitchen experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan.
• Hire, orient, train and issue corrective action (when applicable) 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 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Payroll review

Food service management

Sanitation knowledge

Budgeting basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Wage Rate

$65,000/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. 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 issue corrective action (when applicable) to team members.
• You will 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 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 & Perks

• 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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