# Food Service Manager- Potter County Jail Kitchen

**Company:** [Five Star Correctional Services, Inc.](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/tbuGMQ7irUmf642GXZDbZR.md)
**Location:** Amarillo, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Department:** 46

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## Description

Large private correctional food service provider in Texas is seeking experienced Food Service Director at the Potter County Jail in Amarillo, TX.  

**DUTIES:**

-   Oversee all aspects of cooking, baking, and serving of meals.
-   Prepare daily menus.
-   Provide hands-on supervision and training of meal preparation, delivery, and service to kitchen supervisors and Inmate Trustees (non-violent offenders only).
-   Receive deliveries and check for accuracy.
-   Conduct weekly inventory.
-   Maintain regular communication with jail staff, corporate office, and regional manager.
-   Produce weekly paperwork for accounting department.
-   Maintain a safe working environment for employees at all times.
-   Conduct monthly Safety Training meetings for all shifts.
-   Insure that regular weekly vehicle inspections and Maintenance Checklists are performed by drivers.
-   Insure that all employees are using appropriate safety gear at all times.
-   Maintain adequate staff (includes interviewing and hiring qualified candidates).
-   Coordinate pre-employment physicals and drug testing with potential employees.
-   Covering shifts during staffing shortages.
-   Insure that all New Hire documents are filled out correctly before submitting to corporate office for approval.
-   Create and maintain a two-shift schedule for 2-5 employees.
-   Verify employees' hours using time management software.
-   Process all Human Resource paperwork for employees.
-   Additional tasks as needed.

## Requirements

-   Institutional or commercial food service experience is required, but **_correctional food service experience is preferred_**_._

-   Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
-   Must have access to reliable transportation.
-   Must speak/read English.
-   Strong communication skills are very important.
-   Must be able to follow detailed instructions and company protocol for kitchen operations.
-   Must be able to pass extensive background check. Felonies are an automatic disqualification.
-   There may also be a second screening process that includes a physical and drug screening.Proficiency in various computer programs (Microsoft Word and Excel). Company will provide the necessary training on Time Management program.
-   All required training will be paid for by company.
-   _**Special consideration will be given to applicants who are veterans.**_

## Benefits

-   Starting salary: $45,000

-   Medical, dental, and vision
-   401k Plan
-   Personal/Sick pay
-   Paid holidays after 6 months
-   Paid vacation after one year