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Tiger Correctional Services · 6 days ago

Kitchen Manager - Clay County Detention Center

Liberty, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Tiger Correctional Services is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee food service operations at the Clay County Jail. The role includes managing kitchen operations, inventory control, and staff training while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Food ProcessingSoftware

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Receives and inspects food & supplies for quality & accurate quantity

Responsible for ordering all food according to PAR sheets & accurately completing weekly inventory by designated deadline

Completes weekly purchase log by designated deadline

Accurately accounts for & maintain records for all meals & snacks served

Keeps Company management informed of any changes in inmate population that could affect food portions

Notes any food substitutions & documents on file

Maintains all cooking utensils, knives & other sharp objects as required by Company policy & jail standards. Conducts inventory daily & immediately reports shortages to Manager

Assumes responsibilities for maintaining & overseeing the daily operations of the institutional kitchen

Maintains sanitary & safe conditions to comply with all federal & state standards

Prepares meals in accordance with established recipes & menus

Reports any equipment deficiencies to appropriate personnel as needed

Properly operates all kitchen equipment in a safe manner

Performs other duties as assigned or required

Assists with interviewing, selecting and training employees

Maintains production records

Appraising productivity and handling employee grievances or complaints as requested by Food Service Director

Determining work techniques to increase productivity and safety

Planning the daily work among employees to ensure proper timing of meals

Ensure the operating budget for the location is within the guidelines

Establishes a professional work relationship with Company employees, jail administration and facility-provided labor that complies with Company values

Trains all new Company personnel in all areas of the kitchen operations, inventory control, reporting and health & safety

Assigns & oversees the work of all facility-provided labor

Attends & participates in meetings as required

Helps with menu planning as requested

Able to work assigned schedule & fill in as needed for the Food Service Coordinator in their absence

Serves as first-line of communication to Jail Administration for identifying and resolving work issues and reporting information immediately to their Food Service superiors

Provides in a timely manner any documents client has authorization to review including inspection reports, tool inventory reports or any noted deficiencies with the cooking area or equipment

Completes daily reports including but not limited to Daily Production, Meal Counts, Milk Counts, Hygiene Log, Dietary Changes & Tray Carts

Keeps Company management informed of any significant problems

Maintains kitchen area, equipment and any other areas of responsibilities including food preparation area in a clean, well-maintained appearance that complies with all federal & state standards

Responsible for compliance & administration of all security procedures identified by the Company and Jail Administration

Qualification

ServSafe certificationInstitutional kitchen experienceCooking skillsExcel proficiencyDependabilityOrganization skillsOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsProblem-solving skills