Food Service Director - Lead Large Kitchen Ops & Growth

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/prescription coverage

Benefit Credit received when enrolled

Dental

Vision

Basic Life and Basic AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Company Match for the 401(k) Pension

DailyPay

Job summary

Trinity Services Group in Florida is seeking a Food Service Director to lead a large correctional kitchen operation. The role directs and coordinates production, service, and cleanup, while overseeing financial and operational performance with a supervisory team.

You'll ensure adherence to safety and sanitation standards, leverage ServSafe training, and manage reporting and budgeting within a secure facility.

Qualifications

• Five years’ of management or supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; must be at least 18.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and coordinates the activities of running a large food service operation with one or more production kitchens.
• Oversees the kitchen's operational and financial responsibilities.
• Supervises an Assistant Food Service Director and/or a team of Food Service Supervisors and/or Cooks.
• Operates in a secure correctional facility.
• Other duties as determined by the needs of the business.

Skills

Management experience

ServSafe Certification

Sanitation & safety knowledge

Basic accounting & math skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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

$66,000/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 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

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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