Food Service Manager

• Medical, vision & dental insurance and prescription drug benefits
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Long- and short-term disability (optional)
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Civic duty and military leave
• Education assistance

Salary: $72,000

Work schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

• Medical, vision & dental insurance and prescription drug benefits
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Long- and short-term disability (optional)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Civic duty and military leave
• Education assistance

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At Bluebonnet Detention Center in Anson, Texas, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact.

Reports to deputy warden. Directly supervises the assistant food service supervisor and indirectly supervises the cook II/detainee leads. Responsible for the management of food services, which includes the cafeteria and special food services in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and customer directives.

• Plan, coordinate and supervise the administrative and food service activities of the department.
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and recommend and implement department and personnel changes as approved by the deputy warden and coordinated with the manager, human resources prior to implementation.
• Assist the deputy warden in the preparation of the departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures affecting food services.
• Provide appetizing, nutritious and realistically proportioned meals in a clean, comfortable environment.
• Ensure quality of production and food purchase requirements. Maintain cost control to stay within budget limitation. Establish quantity of food to be prepared according to the menu and planned number of meals to be served.
• Conduct inspections of food service areas.
• Establish and follow tool control procedures for kitchen tools and utensils.
• Supervise detainees assigned to food services area.
• Supervise preparation of food services for special facility functions.
• Prepare daily schedule, assign specific duties to staff and detainees.
• Coordinate with other facility staff concerning food services.
• Requires long periods of walking and standing.
• Requires the pushing and pulling of food carts.
• Regular attendance required.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

High school diploma or equivalent, technical training in food service operations and four (4) years of experience in food service operations, three (3) of which must be in a supervisory capacity are required. Knowledge of nutrition and methods of food cost effectiveness desired. Experience in correctional institution food services preferred. Valid food handler’s permit required, if required by the state of Texas.

Must successfully complete required pre service training. Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

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