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Food Service Director- Skillet Kitchens

Kimble's Food by Design, LLC
Gastonia, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 9/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2025

Description:

As a Food Service Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of food service operations within a correctional facility at Franklin County Jail. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of food safety and institutional food service management. You play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals to inmates within a correctional facility. Your leadership and management skills are essential to maintaining operational standards, compliance with regulations, and fostering a positive food service environment.

Requirements:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervise meal preparation, cooking, and serving.
  • Monitor food production to ensure consistency and minimize waste.
  • Manage inventory levels and coordinate with vendors.
  • Oversee budgets for food costs, labor, and supplies.
  • Train and supervise kitchen staff.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and ensure compliance with safety procedures.
  • Conduct regular inspections for cleanliness and food safety.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Foster positive relationships with facility staff and inmates.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Job Skills:

  • Ability to work in a secure corrections environment.
  • Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
  • Ability to obtain food safety certification.
  • Experience in food service management, preferably in a correctional setting.
  • Knowledge of nutrition and dietary guidelines.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions:

  • Work in a correctional facility setting with strict security protocols.
  • Flexible hours may be required.
  • Physical ability to stand, lift, and move food supplies and equipment.

Benefits:

  • Paid weekly
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Full-time benefits (medical/dental/vision) after 60 days
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Pregnancy and Bonding Leave
  • 401k match (after 6 months)
  • Uniform Tops provided
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Free $50,000 Term Life insurance policy
  • Internal promotions and advancements

Salary : $50,000

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