Job Description
Large private correctional food service provider in Texas is seeking experienced Food Service Director at the Kaufman County Jail in Kaufman, TX.
DUTIES:
- Oversee all aspects of cooking, baking, and serving of meals.
- Prepare daily menus.
- Provide hands-on supervision and training of meal preparation, delivery, and service to kitchen supervisors and Inmate Trustees (non-violent offenders only).
- Receive deliveries and check for accuracy.
- Conduct weekly inventory.
- Maintain regular communication with jail staff, corporate office, and regional manager.
- Produce weekly paperwork for accounting department.
- Maintain a safe working environment for employees at all times.
- Conduct monthly Safety Training meetings for all shifts.
- Insure that regular weekly vehicle inspections and Maintenance Checklists are performed by drivers.
- Insure that all employees are using appropriate safety gear at all times.
- Maintain adequate staff (includes interviewing and hiring qualified candidates).
- Coordinate pre-employment physicals and drug testing with potential employees.
- Insure that all New Hire documents are filled out correctly before submitting to corporate office for approval.
- Create and maintain a two-shift schedule for 2-5 employees.
- Verify employees' hours using time management software.
- Process all Human Resource paperwork for employees.
- Additional tasks as needed.
Requirements
- Institutional or commercial food service experience is required, but correctional food service experience is preferred .
- Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Must have access to reliable transportation.
- Must speak/read English.
- Strong communication skills are very important.
- Must be able to follow detailed instructions and company protocol for kitchen operations.
- Must be able to pass extensive background check. Felonies are an automatic disqualification.
- There may also be a second screening process that includes a physical and drug screening.Proficiency in various computer programs (Microsoft Word and Excel). Company will provide the necessary training on Time Management program.
- All required training will be paid for by company.
- Special consideration will be given to applicants who are veterans.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401k Plan
- Personal/Sick pay
- Paid holidays after 6 months
- Paid vacation after one year
Job Tags
Work at office, All shifts, Shift work,