Kitchen Supervisor - Lawrence County Detention Center (TN)

Tiger Correctional Services; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Supervisor to lead food service operations at the Lawrence County Detention Center. This full-time, entry-level role involves preparing meals, maintaining health and safety standards, and overseeing kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will possess excellent cooking skills, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to safety protocols. With a supportive work environment and comprehensive training provided, this is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a vital role. Join a company that values teamwork and integrity while ensuring the highest standards in food service.

Benefits

100% Company paid Employee Medical

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid time off after 90 days

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring excellent cooking and food safety skills.
• Dependable with good communication and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food service operations ensuring compliance with health standards.
• Prepare meals, maintain sanitary conditions, and conduct inventory.

Skills

Excellent cooking skills

Dependable and able to meet deadlines

Food safety and sanitation

Oral and written communication skills

Good computer skills (Microsoft Excel)

Basic math skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kitchen Supervisor - Lawrence County Detention Center (TN)

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• Location: Lawrence County Detention Center – 240 W Gaines St. Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
• Pay: $14 per hour PLUS BENEFITS
• Benefits: 100% Company paid Employee Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance. Paid time off available after 90 days of employment

Position Summary

Tiger Correctional Services is looking for a kitchen supervisor to oversee and administer food service operations and ensure health & sanitation standards are in compliance with company and jail policy and federal, state and local law. This is a full-time, non-exempt, entry-level position. Paid training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with established recipes & menus
• Maintain sanitary & safe conditions and equipment to comply with federal & state standards
• Assign & oversee the work of facility-provided labor
• Conduct daily inventory and maintain tracking logs
• Responsible for kitchen stock levels and reorders
• Perform quality checks as required
• Establish a professional work relationship with company employees, jail administration and facility-provided labor while upholding our company values
• Responsible for compliance & administration of all security procedures identified by the company and jail administration
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Skills

• Excellent cooking skills
• Dependable and able to meet deadlines
• Adhere to Tiger Correctional safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation
• Ability to work well with others and have good oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to read
• Good computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets
• Physical requirements include standing 3-4 hours at a time and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must have the ability to perform basic math of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Remote work is not allowed. This position is safety sensitive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Background check and drug screen is required to ensure applicant meets all eligibility requirements for the assigned customer/location.

Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Internet Publishing