Food Service Director / 47148 / Natchez, MS

About the role

Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created something special, a better place to work and grow. Many employees start just expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training and a clear career path. We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.

The Food Service Director plans, directs and coordinates the activities associated with running a single site, stand-alone food service operation in a facility with only one kitchen and less than 1,000 inmates/beds. You will oversee the operational and financial responsibilities for the kitchen. You will manage an Assistant Food Service Director and/or a team of Food Service Workers and/or Cooks. These staff members involve themselves with the preparation, serve, and clean up food in a secure correctional facility. You will work onsite inside a jail/correctional facility. You will report to the District Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan.
• Hire, orient, train and issue corrective action (when applicable) to team members.
• Review payroll on a bi‑weekly basis.
• Ensure all team members are adequately trained to perform job responsibilities safely.
• Maintain accuracy of inventory in advance preparation of planned menu schedule.
• Ensure food items are stored properly.
• Maintain product service quality standards.
• Maintain a sanitary environment following food service and Health Department codes and regulations.
• Maintain accurate onsite reports of daily and monthly financial, production, and activity.
• Responsible for any state or other inspection of food service operation.
• Other responsibilities as determined by our needs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Five years of management or supervisory experience in a food service environment.
• ServSafe Certification.
• Experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports.
• Prior institutional food service or restaurant experience preferred.

Skills

• Passionate about food and service.
• Experience with food handling regulations.
• Desire to always learn more.
• Work as a team member.
• Adapt to changes quickly.
• A strong leader and coach.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• DailyPay - Work Today, Get Paid Today
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Uniforms Provided
• Paid Training
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Life Insurance & AD&D Coverage
• Voluntary Benefits including Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, and more.

Pay

Wage Rate $75,000/year