Food Service Director-Skillet Kitchens

Food Service Director

As a Food Service Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of food service operations within a correctional facility at Haywood County Jail. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of food safety and institutional food service management. You play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals to inmates within a correctional facility. Your leadership and management skills are essential to maintaining operational standards, compliance with regulations, and fostering a positive food service environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise meal preparation, cooking, and serving.
• Monitor food production to ensure consistency and minimize waste.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate with vendors.
• Oversee budgets for food costs, labor, and supplies.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections for cleanliness and food safety.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Foster positive relationships with facility staff and inmates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Skills:

• Ability to work in a secure corrections environment.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Experience in food service management, preferably in a correctional setting.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary guidelines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a correctional facility setting with strict security protocols.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand, lift, and move food supplies and equipment.

Benefits:

• Paid weekly
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Full-time benefits (medical/dental/vision) after 60 days
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Pregnancy and Bonding Leave
• 401k match (after 6 months)
• Uniform Tops provided
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Free $50,000 Term Life insurance policy
• Internal promotions and advancements