Assistant Food Service Director

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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. 

Responsibilities

The Assistant Food Service Director works with the Food Service Director to plan activities associated with running a large food service operation with one or more production kitchens. The Assistant Food Service Director is also responsible for supervising a group of food service workers that are involved with the preparation and distribution of food in the kitchen.

You will work onsite inside a jail/correctional facility.  You will report to a Food Service Director.

Our ideal Assistant Food Service Director excels at the following:

• 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

Essential Functions/Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the guidance, training, and management of the facility food service operation.

• You will hire, orient, train and issues corrective action (when applicable) to team members.

• Develop positive connections with clients requires communicating with them.

• Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan.

• Maintain accuracy of inventory in advance preparation of planned menu schedule.

• Ensure that food items are stored properly.

• Maintain all serving schedules to ensure all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental guidelines.

• Maintain a sanitary environment following food service and Health Department codes and regulations.

• Responsible for any state or other inspection of food service operation.

• Other responsibilities as determined by our needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Two years of management or supervisory experience in a food service position.

• Three years of experience working in food service.

• ServSafe Certification.

• Must have experience with purchasing, inventory, ordering and receiving.

• Experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.

• Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports.

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and with food service management systems.

• We prefer prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.