Haywood County Jail- Food Service Director

The Food Service Director (FSD) will be a local hire that will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. This individual will be responsible for ordering all groceries and supplies for the operation. The FSD will be responsible for scheduling the kitchen employees to ensure proper coverage of all shifts. They will be responsible for ensuring all menus and recipes are followed. This will be done with the use of production sheets and recipe cards. They will have responsibility for weekly financials to include payroll, inventory and tacking meal counts for billing purposes. The FSD will assist the District Manager (DM) in hiring the kitchen employees and be responsible for training them.

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Requirements

Summary of essential job functions

•Always represent the company in a positive manner.

•Assist in ensuring overall efficiency of onsite food service operation and client satisfaction.

•Ensure that all facility security regulations and procedures are adhered to by all company staff on site.

•Carry out duties as assigned by company management.

Minimum requirements

•1-3 years management experience

•Degree in Food Management/Safety or equivalent work experience preferred

•Have the ability to work in a secure corrections environment.

•Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage

•Must be able to obtain food safety certification

•Demonstrates basic math and counting skills

•Able to read, write, and effectively communicate

Abilities required

•Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods

•Lift items weighing up to forty (40) pounds to a height of 54 inches

•Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds

•Able to squat, bend, stoop, push, kneel, and reach

•Ability to sit, stand, & walk for prolonged periods

•Ability to communicate verbally

•Ability to work well individually and as part of a team

•Must have a valid driver's license or state issued identification

•Must have open availability

•Must be able to pass a drug screening and background checks

Benefits

•Paid weekly

•Paid Time Off (PTO)

•Full time benefits (medical/dental/vision) offered after 60 days

•Holiday Pay

•Paid Bereavement Leave

•Pregnancy and Bonding Leave

•401k match (after 6 months of full-time employment)

•Uniform Tops provided at no additional cost

•Tuition Reimbursement

•Employee Referral Program

•Free $50,000 Term Life insurance policy

•Internal promotions and advancements