Food Service Training Manager

Tiger Correctional Services • Marshfield, MO

20h • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

Tiger Correctional Services is looking for a training manager to (1) train existing and new kitchen staff in kitchen operations, inventory control and health, safety & security procedures (2) oversee new kitchen start-up operations & training and (3) create & update training procedures and materials.  This is a full time, non-exempt position located inside county jails.  Paid training is provided.

Requirements

• Excellent cooking skills
• Good organization skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work well with others with excellent oral & written communication skills
• Dependable & able to meet time deadlines
• Good problem solving & conflict resolution skills
• Good computer skills including knowledge of excel spreadsheets & email
• Must be able to drive vehicle
• Able to convey details or directions with volume & clarity
• Must be able to hear & receive normal conversations & information
• Must have average visual abilities necessary to prepare food, read & follow menu directions, etc., and operate kitchen equipment
• Must have ability to stand a period of at least 3 to 4 hours at a time
• Must have ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Must be able to perform basic math: add, subtract multiply & divide
• Ability to use passive vocabulary of 5000 to 6000 words; to read at a slow rate, able to write basic sentences & ability to communicate in standard sentences with good vocabulary
• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• This position does require a very thorough/strict background check

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification
• Knowledge of cooking in an institutional kitchen
• Two years of demonstrated experience in an institutional kitchen, including training kitchen staff.
• One year working in a correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for training existing & new Kitchen Managers in all areas of food service responsibilities including but not limited to (1) inventory control (2) food & menu planning (3) food preparation (4) food service (5) kitchen equipment use (6) safety (7) sanitation (8) security and (9) reporting (10) communications with inmates (11) training & coaching Kitchen Coordinators
• Trains Food Service District Managers on inventory control, purchase log, meal count procedures, daily kitchen operations & certifies District Managers when completed
• Creates & updates kitchen instruction manuals & training procedures for all kitchen facilities as needed
• Maintains & updates as needed policies and procedures in the Food Service Operations Manual and makes sure updated policies are communicated to all facilities
• Conducts policy & procedure training and implements updates as needed or required
• Compiles information for the training manual for all Food Service Regional & District Managers
• Certifies Food Service personnel following successful demonstration of job duties & standards. Maintains training files on Kitchen personnel
• Compiles documentation for food service proposals to verify ACA accreditation
• Establishes a professional relationship with Company employees, jail administration and facility-provided labor that complies with Company values
• Develops working knowledge of Company policies & procedures and communicates to Food Service personnel as needed
• Attends and actively participates in meetings with Food Service personnel & Jail Administration as required
• Reports to Food Service District Manager & Regional Manager of policy breaches or personnel problems related to kitchen operations & staff
• Teaches Food Service personnel proper methods for communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Must be able to perform all job duties of Kitchen Managers & Coordinators
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

Benefits

• 100% Company paid employee Medical, Dental, Life Insurance & short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off available after 90 days of employment
• travel time is paid

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED