Food Services Manager

Socket.dev; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and paid holidays

Job advancement opportunities

Job summary

East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS, is hiring to oversee the food services department, reporting to the deputy warden operations. You will supervise production and line staff and residents, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and MDOC directives.

The role requires planning daily menus, controlling portions, and coordinating with cooks on recipes and dietary needs. Strong leadership is essential for the facility’s food service operations.

Qualifications

• Supervises residents and staff in food services.
• Manages budgets and ensures department operates within budget.
• Ensures compliance with sanitation, safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises production and line supervisors and residents.
• Plans menus and ensures diet and portion controls are met.
• Monitors inventory, ordering, and meal preparation workflows.
• Maintains sanitary dining and food prep areas and equipment.

Skills

Supervising staff

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years food service experience in correctional/industrial settings

Job description

Salary: $52,000

Location: 10641 Highway 80 W, Meridian, MS 39307

Status: Full Time

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

Work with a purpose!

East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, MS., is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside.

Position Summary:

Reports to the deputy warden operations. Directly supervises the production supervisors, indirectly supervises line supervisors, and residents assigned to the food services department. Responsible for the management of food services, which includes the resident dining hall and special food services in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Essential Functions:

• 1. Ensures dining, service, and food preparation areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner; and ensures compliance with sanitation, safety, and health regulations.
• 2. Inspects food for quantity, quality, and temperature; assures proper storage and use of inventory; and supervises the monitoring and logging of temperatures.
• 3. Instructs employees and residents on safety rules and regulations, proper use of soaps and chemicals; sanitary procedures, food preparation and portion control, the operation of food service equipment; advises on food requirements and recipes; and calculates monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual food requirements; and prepares and approves requisitions for food items, supplies, and equipment.
• 4. Prepares daily menus; ensures adequate controls are maintained over food preparation quantities and portion sizes; prepares menus for special diet requirements of residents; and reviews cooks’ worksheets for accuracy.
• 5. Oversees the department budget assuring the department operates efficiently and within budget; prepares budget reports and reconciles the budget monthly.
• 6. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of employees and residents; reviews employee and resident work schedules for adequate coverage; and establishes and administers orientation and departmental in-service training programs for food service staff and residents.
• 7. This position requires long periods of standing and walking.
• 8. Must be able to perform physical requirements such as pushing and pulling meal carts and lifting foodservice related items.
• 9. Maintain accountability of staff, offenders and property; adhere to safety practices.

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, and three (3) years wage earning experiencein correctional, commercial, or institutional food service preparation and budgeting. One (1) year full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees is also required. Must obtain and maintain required certifications for food service in the state of Mississippi. A valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements:

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

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.