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Food Service Manager- Potter County Jail Kitchen

Five Star Correctional Services, Inc.
Amarillo, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026

Large private correctional food service provider in Texas is seeking experienced Food Service Director at the Potter County Jail in Amarillo, 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.
  • Covering shifts during staffing shortages.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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

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