Food Service Manager: Lead Nutrition & Staff Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Sick and vacation time

Disability insurance (long/short-term)

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Civic duty and military leave

Education assistance

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas, overseeing all food service operations including cafeteria and special meals. This role is responsible for ensuring nutritious, properly portioned meals in a clean environment, with supervision of staff and detainees under the deputy warden’s direction.

The position emphasizes budget control, policy implementation, and collaboration with facility leadership to meet directives and maintain food

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 desired.
• Valid food handler’s permit required, if required by Texas state.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise the administrative and food service activities of the department.
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement department changes as approved by the deputy warden and HR manager.
• Assist in developing and controlling the departmental budget; monitor expenditures.
• Develop and implement new policies and procedures affecting food services.
• Provide appetizing, nutritious meals in a clean, comfortable environment.
• Ensure quality of production and food purchase requirements; stay within budget.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget management

Food service operations

Nutrition knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in food service

4+ years in food service ops

Job description

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas, overseeing all food service operations including cafeteria and special meals. This role is responsible for ensuring nutritious, properly portioned meals in a clean environment, with supervision of staff and detainees under the deputy warden’s direction.

The position emphasizes budget control, policy implementation, and collaboration with facility leadership to meet directives and maintain food