Food Service Manager

Management & Training Corporation; Anson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Sick and vacation time

Disability (long/short-term) optional

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Civic duty and military leave

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) at Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas, seeks a Food Services Manager to oversee cafeteria and special food services in compliance with company and customer directives.

The role requires planning, supervising staff, budget support, policy implementation, and ensuring nutritious meals within cost constraints. Strong supervisory and nutrition knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in food service operations.
• Four years of experience in food service operations, three in supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of nutrition and methods of food cost effectiveness.
• Experience in correctional institution food services preferred.
• Valid food handler’s permit required, if required by the state of Texas.
• Must have valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise the administrative and food service activities of the department.
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement changes with deputy warden approval.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitor expenditures.
• Develop and implement new/revised policies affecting food services.
• Provide nutritious, well-proportioned meals in a clean environment.
• Maintain cost control and ensure quantity of food matches menu and meals planned.
• Conduct inspections of food service areas.
• Supervise detainees assigned to food services.

Skills

Staff training

Budgeting

Supervision

Food service management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in food service operations

Job description

• Medical, vision & dental insurance and prescription drug benefits
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Long- and short-term disability (optional)
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Civic duty and military leave
• Education assistance

Job Description

Salary: $72,000

Work schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Benefit Package Includes

• Medical, vision & dental insurance and prescription drug benefits
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Long- and short-term disability (optional)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Civic duty and military leave
• Education assistance

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact.

Position Summary

Reports to deputy warden. Directly supervises the assistant food service supervisor and indirectly supervises the cook II/detainee leads. Responsible for the management of food services, which includes the cafeteria and special food services in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and customer directives.

Essential Functions

• Plan, coordinate and supervise the administrative and food service activities of the department.
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and recommend and implement department and personnel changes as approved by the deputy warden and coordinated with the manager, human resources prior to implementation.
• Assist the deputy warden in the preparation of the departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures affecting food services.
• Provide appetizing, nutritious and realistically proportioned meals in a clean, comfortable environment.
• Ensure quality of production and food purchase requirements. Maintain cost control to stay within budget limitation. Establish quantity of food to be prepared according to the menu and planned number of meals to be served.
• Conduct inspections of food service areas.
• Establish and follow tool control procedures for kitchen tools and utensils.
• Supervise detainees assigned to food services area.
• Supervise preparation of food services for special facility functions.
• Prepare daily schedule, assign specific duties to staff and detainees.
• Coordinate with other facility staff concerning food services.
• Requires long periods of walking and standing.
• Requires the pushing and pulling of food carts.
• Regular attendance required.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education And Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, technical training in food service operations and four (4) years of experience in food service operations, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity are required. Knowledge of nutrition and methods of food cost effectiveness desired. Experience in correctional institution food services preferred. Valid food handler’s permit required, if required by the state of Texas. Must successfully complete required pre service training. Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

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