Tiger Correctional Services began in 1999 and has been partnering with sheriff offices and county correctional facilities for over 20 years. We are a family-owned company that stands behind our core values of honesty, integrity, consistency, and teamwork. That's what YOU can expect from US. Here's more information about the position.

POSITION PURPOSE
To (1) train existing & new kitchen staff personnel in kitchen operations, inventory control and health, safety & security procedures (2) oversee new kitchen start-up operations & training and (3) create & update training procedures and materials

This territory is the state of Oklahoma (and possibly some Kansas locations on occassion)

This position benefits include:

· 100% company paid insurance premiums for family coverage (medical and dental)

· Life insurance

· 401(k) retirement program with 4% match

· Employee Assistance Program

· Vision

· Short Term Disability

JOB DUTIES
Training

· Responsible for training existing & new Kitchen Managers in all areas of food service responsibilities including but not limited to (1) inventory control (2) food & menu planning (3) food preparation (4) food service (5) kitchen equipment use (6) safety (7) sanitation (8) security and (9) reporting (10) communications with inmates (11) training & coaching Kitchen Coordinators

· Trains Food Service District Managers on inventory control, purchase log, meal count procedures, daily kitchen operations & certifies District Managers when completed

· Creates & updates kitchen instruction manuals & training procedures for all kitchen facilities as needed

· Maintains & updates as needed policies and procedures in the Food Service Operations Manual and makes sure updated policies are communicated to all facilities

· Conducts policy & procedure training and implements updates as needed or required

· Compiles information for the training manual for all Food Service Regional & District Managers

· Certifies Food Service personnel following successful demonstration of job duties & standards.

· Maintains training files on Kitchen personnel

Leadership

· Compiles documentation for food service proposals to verify ACA accreditation

· Establishes a professional relationship with Company employees, jail administration and facility-provided labor that complies with Company values

· Develops working knowledge of Company policies & procedures and communicates to Food Service personnel as needed

· Attends and actively participates in meetings with Food Service personnel & Jail Administration as required

· Reports to Food Service District Manager & Regional Manager of policy breaches or personnel problems related to kitchen operations & staff

· Teaches Food Service personnel proper methods for communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution

Operations

· Must be able to perform all job duties of Kitchen Managers & Coordinators
Performs other duties as assigned or required

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

· High school graduate or GED equivalent. Serv-Safe certification required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

· Knowledge of cooking in an institutional kitchen

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· Two years of demonstrated experience in an institutional kitchen, including training kitchen staff. One year working in a correctional facility preferred

SKILLS & ABILITIES

· Excellent cooking skills

· Good organization skills with attention to detail & accuracy

· Ability to work well with others with excellent oral & written communication skills

· Good time management skills

· Good problem-solving & conflict resolution skills

· Good computer skills including working knowledge of excel spreadsheets & email

· Must be able to drive vehicle

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

· Able to convey details or directions with volume & clarity

· Must be able to hear & receive normal conversations & information

· Must have average visual abilities necessary to prepare food, read & follow menu directions, etc., and operate kitchen equipment

· Must have ability to stand a period of at least 3 to 4 hours at a time Must have ability to lift at least 15 to 30 pounds

· Must be able to perform basic math: add, subtract multiply & divide

· Ability to use passive vocabulary of 5000 to 6000 words; to read at a slow rate, able to write basic sentences & ability to communicate in standard sentences with good vocabulary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road