Food Service District Manager

TKC Holdings, Inc.; Fort Wayne, North Platte (IN, NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Manager to oversee operations across multiple locations. This role involves ensuring quality service in a correctional environment, implementing financial plans, and maintaining compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong management experience, particularly in food service, and a passion for developing staff. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive work culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a clear career path.

Benefits

Medical with Prescription Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

DailyPay Access

Qualifications

• 4-6 years management experience in food service, preferably in corrections.
• Education in business or culinary with finance focus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food service operations at multiple sites ensuring quality and safety.
• Implement financial and operational plans to meet objectives.

Skills

Management/Supervisory Experience

Mathematical Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Reporting

Knowledge of Government Regulations

Bilingual Skills

Education

Business or Culinary Program

Experience in Food Service

Tools

Microsoft Office Programs

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth?

At Trinity Services Group, a TKC Holdings Company, we've 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

This position is responsible for client facilities in the following states:

South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana.

While living in one of these states is preferred, it is not required.

Relocation assistance available.

Responsible for overseeing the management of all food service operations at multiple sites, promoting quality, sanitation, safety, and delivery service to ensure superior service in a correctional environment. Plan, direct and coordinate the activities associated with a variety of routine and non-routine tasks in the daily operations of multiple food service units.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Implement short/long term financial and operational plans supporting overall planned objectives
• Assist with new programs resulting in an increased level of satisfaction and operational excellence
• Assist the performance of operations through verification and analysis of satisfaction systems
• Assist with and maintain a proactive human resource function to ensure staff motivation, training and development to comply with established labor regulations, goals and objectives
• Ensure that managers maintain adequate inventory levels to deliver quality service and compile and cost inventory as needed for financial reviews
• Ensure that managers use mathematical skills to quickly determine actual versus estimated needs and/or requirements; forecast based on production reports and similar facts as well as on experience and opinion
• Ensure that managers forecast needs of all satellite locations, prepare necessary orders and ensure proper daily deliveries of all menu items through cost effective and timely purchases
• Ensure that managers and staff prepare food on time to meet nutritional standards, Department of Health standards, contract standards and is visually appealing
• Ensure that managers supervise location personnel to ensure that food is served in the proper portions and that the process is completed as economically as possible while maintaining the necessary standards
• Ensures that managers supervise the use of kitchen equipment in a safe manner
• Ensure that managers and staff are cross-trained for all locations and positions in the operation and/or other emergencies
• Maintain an active role in the management of team development, striving to continually upgrade skills and using appropriate methods to enhance staff retention
• Establish and maintain good rapport with staff, administrators, clients and public
• Review and approve leave requests
• Assist the Managers and other District Managers as needed or as requested
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Regional Vice-President
• Be active in associated professional organizations

• Other duties as determined by the needs of the business

What You'll Need

• Four to six years management/supervisory experience in the food service industry preferably in a corrections environment.
• Education background in business or culinary program with a focus on Finance and Accounting preferred; four to six years' experience in food service or other culinary industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience; bi-lingual a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of government regulations (local, state, and federal laws) associated with operations.
• Solid mathematical and analytical skills in financial reporting, as well as maintaining accurate records required by governing agencies.
• Experience in effective oral and written communications.
• Experience in maintaining files of all appropriate activities.
• Experience in creating a Sales pro forma; making sales calls and supporting sales staff in the pursuit of new business and the retention of current business..
• Knowledge of basic PC operations and Microsoft Office Programs.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

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

TSG also understands the importance of work life balance and planning for the future. To help with both of these, employees are eligible for:

• Paid Time Off
• Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

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