Senior Food Service Manager – Prison Operations

United Trading Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Department of Corrections is seeking a Culinary Manager/Program Specialist II to lead prison food service operations and inmate work programs at a large facility in Salt Lake City. This is a full-time supervisory role requiring expert knowledge of food service management and safety standards.

Responsibilities include directing food service supervisors, managing menus and budgets, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating with vendors and agencies to maintain

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience managing subordinate personnel in a food service operation.
• Experience adhering to OSHA workplace safety standards and health department food safety regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of prison food service operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership experience and ability.
• Extensive experience with food service equipment, office technology, and software (word processing, spreadsheets, inventory software).

Responsibilities

• Directly manage all lower-level Food Service Supervisors and work program inmates at a large prison facility.
• Manage menu development, food service budgets, policies, and operational requirements.
• Ensure operations follow all food safety regulations, laws, requirements, and established correctional food service standards.
• Collaborate with subordinate personnel, purchasing staff, vendors, and other agencies to maintain an adequate supply of food, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure proper maintenance of all food service equipment and facilities.
• Plan and organize food service operations for maximum efficiency, identifying potential problems and collaborating with stakeholders to implement solutions.
• Strictly adhere to safety and security guidelines within a correctional institution environment.

Skills

Food service management

Supervisory experience

OSHA compliance

Excellent communication

Tools

Inventory software

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Utah Department of Corrections is seeking a Culinary Manager/Program Specialist II to lead prison food service operations and inmate work programs at a large facility in Salt Lake City. This is a full-time supervisory role requiring expert knowledge of food service management and safety standards.

Responsibilities include directing food service supervisors, managing menus and budgets, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating with vendors and agencies to maintain