Production Supervisor

About the role

Reports to the food service manager. Directly supervises, the line supervisors, and residents assigned to the food service department. Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen area, to include food preparation areas, tools and equipment, and assists in the service and preparation of facility meals based on pre-planned menus, in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the cleaning and sanitizing of all food preparation equipment and ensure that it is kept in safe and operable condition.
• Submit work orders and purchase requests as needed to ensure safe functioning equipment is available at all times.
• Maintain kitchen equipment in orderly workable condition and ensure work area is safe, clean and sanitary at all times.
• Ensure the count and control of all kitchen tools.
• Provide an accurate count of all control items at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Supervise residents in the preparation of meals required.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen and dining area; mop, scrub, refinish and spot clean kitchen floors.
• Ensure that counts are performed accurately for all residents assigned to the kitchen.
• Perform security functions including “pat” and “strip” searches, by squatting and bending to perform such functions.
• Assist the food service manager in maintaining inventory of food items, supplies and equipment.
• Ensure needed items are pulled and ready for the next meal preparation.
• Monitor food production to ensure quantity and quality expectations are met.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year full-time, wage-earning experience in the food service industry or eighteen (18) months full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Must obtain and maintain required certifications for food service in the state of Mississippi.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: One (1) year full-time, wage-earning experience in the food service industry or eighteen (18) months full-time, wage-earning correctional custody or law enforcement experience.

Skills

• Supervisory skills.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Equipment maintenance and repair.
• Security protocols.
• Inventory management.
• Meal preparation and service.

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 9 paid holidays.
• Opportunities for job advancement.

Pay

$21.00/hr.

Schedule

Full Time

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 9 paid holidays.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC)

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.