Food Services Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Reports to the deputy warden operations.
• Directly supervises the production supervisors, indirectly supervises line supervisors, and residents assigned to the food services department.
• Manages the food services department, which includes the resident dining hall and special food services.
• Ensures dining, service, and food preparation areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Inspects food for quantity, quality, and temperature; assures proper storage and use of inventory; and supervises the monitoring and logging of temperatures.
• 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.
• Prepares and approves requisitions for food items, supplies, and equipment.
• 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.
• Oversees the department budget assuring the department operates efficiently and within budget; prepares budget reports and reconciles the budget monthly.
• 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.

Essential Functions

• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of dining, service, and food preparation areas and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with sanitation, safety, and health regulations.
• Inspects food for quantity, quality, and temperature; assures proper storage and use of inventory; and supervises the monitoring and logging of temperatures.
• 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.
• Prepares and approves requisitions for food items, supplies, and equipment.
• 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.
• Oversees the department budget assuring the department operates efficiently and within budget; prepares budget reports and reconciles the budget monthly.
• 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.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years wage earning experience in correctional, commercial, or institutional food service preparation and budgeting.
• One (1) year full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.
• 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 and maintain security clearance, for continued employment in position.

Pay and Schedule

Salary: $50,000
Work schedule: Full-time

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Lifetime 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