Food Service Director

Job Overview

This position is responsible for planning and directing all levels of a large, centralized, kitchen operation to include submitting the food service budget annually; working with the dietician in regards to the Jail’s menus; plans menu in keeping with budgetary allowances; responsible for directing and supervising cooks and offender workers in the preparation of meals. Must have knowledge of food preparation in bulk for an institution as needed to multiply recipe measurements for the proper number of offenders and staff to prepare the correct amount of food, cook food at the appropriate time, and season the food correctly. Must be able to unload food delivery trucks and adjust your schedule as needed to meet delivery times.

This is a Monday – Friday position with the hours of 8am to 430pm, but could change depending on the needs of the facility.

The Salary for this position is $78,286.68. This position will be open until filled.

Minimum qualifications are as follows:

• Be a high school graduate or equivalent, preferably supplemented by college level work in nutrition preferred
• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license
• Pass a drug screening
• Have the ability to pass an extensive criminal history and background check
• Minimum of three (3) years managerial and/or supervisory level experience in food preparation for large groups of people, preferably in an institutional setting, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements
• ServSafe certified or shall obtain such certification within 6 months of employment as well as ServSafe Instructor & registered ServSafe Examination Proctor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must maintain a telephone in residence for emergency contact
• Must be willing to be in an on-call status

A Meherrin River Regional Jail Application can be submitted on our website at www.mrrj.org .

Pay: From $78,286.68 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person