Food Service Director

Role Overview

• Oversee daily food production in a secure correctional facility
• Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant meal service for the incarcerated population
• Manage large-scale kitchen operations and supervise staff and incarcerated workers
• Maintain strict food safety and security standards, control inventory and costs
• Ensure menus meet nutritional requirements and adhere to regulations
• Lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize contributions
• Ensure food services appropriately connect to the Executional Framework
• Coach employees and create a shared understanding about execution
• Reward and recognize employees and ensure sanitation standards
• Build revenue and manage budget including food, beverage, and labor costs
• Achieve food and labor targets while managing resources effectively
• Implement and maintain operational agendas for food initiatives
• Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client's mission and vision

Requirements

• Requires at least 4 years of experience
• Requires at least 1-3 years of experience in a management role
• Requires previous experience in food service
• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other departments to a unified food service experience for all customers
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Mission-Driven Work: Help individuals build a better future
• Career Growth: Access to training, development, and advancement
• Inclusive Culture: Be part of a diverse and supportive team
• Competitive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more