Head of Correctional Dining & Food Service

Elior; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Summit, a division of Elior North America, is seeking a motivated food service director to lead the correctional dining program at Buffalo County Jail in Kearney, NE. This non-exempt, hourly role requires strong leadership, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and a commitment to client and inmate satisfaction.

You will oversee all functions of the food service department, hire and train staff, manage budgets, purchase ingredients, and collaborate with the district manager on dining

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Previous experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives.
• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction.
• Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
• Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts.
• Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service.
• Addressing customer service needs.

Skills

Food service operations

Industrial cooking

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Diversity awareness

Job description

Summit, a division of Elior North America, is seeking a motivated food service director to lead the correctional dining program at Buffalo County Jail in Kearney, NE. This non-exempt, hourly role requires strong leadership, adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and a commitment to client and inmate satisfaction.

You will oversee all functions of the food service department, hire and train staff, manage budgets, purchase ingredients, and collaborate with the district manager on dining