What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Director-Kaufman County Jail position at Five Star Correctional Services, Inc.?
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
- Starting salary: $45,000
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401k Plan
- Personal/Sick pay
- Paid holidays after 6 months
- Paid vacation after one year
Salary : $45,000