Food Service Administrator

Management and Training Corporation

• $83K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED; technical training in food service operations required.
  • Four years of experience in food service operations, with three years in a supervisory role.
  • US Citizenship or Lawful US Permanent Resident status required.
  • Knowledge of nutrition and food cost effectiveness preferred, especially in correctional settings.
  • Valid food handler's permit required as per Arizona state regulations.
  • Must complete preservice training successfully.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise food service activities.
  • Train staff, evaluate performance, and recommend personnel changes.
  • Assist in preparing and monitoring the departmental budget.
  • Develop and implement new policies and procedures for food services.
  • Ensure meals are nutritious, appetizing, and served in a clean environment.
  • Maintain quality control and cost management for food production.
  • Conduct inspections of food service areas and enforce tool control procedures.
  • Direct detainees assigned to the food services area and supervise special functions.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a meaningful role that impacts individuals' lives.
  • Commitment to a safe and secure working environment.
  • Supportive team culture focused on professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Marana Detention Center | Marana, AZ
$83,200 per year | Full-time

Directly supervises the assistant food service supervisor and indirectly supervises the cooks. 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.

What you will do

  • 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 assistant facility administrator and coordinated with the manager, human resources prior to implementation.
  • Assist the assistant facility administrator 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.
  • Direct the work of detainees assigned to food services area.
  • Supervise preparation of food services for special facility functions.


What you will need

  • High school diploma or GED, 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 required
  • US Citizenship or Lawful US Permanent Resident required.
  • Knowledge of nutrition and methods of food cost effectiveness and experience in correction or detention food services are highly desired.
  • Valid food handler's permit is required, if required by the state of Arizona.
  • Must successfully complete preservice training.
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.


At MTC, we care about people and believe meaningful work can create lasting impact. Join a team committed to operating a safe, secure environment while helping individuals prepare for a successful transition.

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