Description:
$48,000–$56,000/year
Lead a kitchen that matters.
We're looking for an experienced, take-charge Food Service Director to run the kitchen at Roosevelt County Jail. You'll lead a team, manage a real budget, and make sure every meal that goes out the door is safe, on-spec, and on time. If you like ownership, structure, and knowing your work has a direct impact every single day, this is that job.
Requirements:
What you'll do
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Run daily meal prep, cooking, and service from start to finish
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Keep production consistent and waste low
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Manage inventory and vendor relationships
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Own the budget for food, labor, and supplies
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Hire, train, and coach your kitchen team
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Run performance reviews and enforce safety procedures
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Lead cleanliness and food-safety inspections
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Keep accurate, audit-ready records
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Build strong working relationships with facility staff
What you bring
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Comfort working in a secure corrections environment
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Solid food prep, cooking, and food-safety knowledge
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Willingness to obtain food safety certification
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Food service management experience — correctional setting a plus
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Working knowledge of nutrition and dietary guidelines
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Leadership chops: clear communication and people skills
Schedule
This role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed — kitchens don't stop for the calendar, and neither do we. You should be comfortable standing, lifting, and moving food supplies and equipment throughout your shift.
Why you'll want to stay
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Paid weekly — no waiting around for payday
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Paid Time Off
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Medical, dental, and vision after 60 days
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Holiday pay and paid bereavement leave
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Pregnancy and bonding leave
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401(k) match after 6 months
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Uniform tops provided
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Tuition reimbursement
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Employee referral program
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Free $50,000 term life insurance policy
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Real internal promotion paths — we like to hire from within
This description covers the core of the role — day-to-day duties and requirements may flex a bit based on the facility's needs.
M/F/Vets/Disabled and other protected categories encouraged to apply.
