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Skillet Kitchens

Correctional meals provider with inmate kiosks

District Manager-Midwest

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMinneapolis, MN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in culinary arts, food service management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Significant food service management experience, with demonstrated leadership in a multi-facility or district-level role.
  • Knowledge of nutrition, dietary guidelines, and food safety regulations, such as ServSafe certification.
  • Work flexible hours as needed to oversee operations and respond to operational needs.
  • Travel between correctional facilities within the designated district.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a secure and regulated environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Food Service Directors with day-to-day kitchen operations by traveling to kitchens and working with the directors.
  • Join opening teams at new accounts and direct and train new Food Service Directors and employees.
  • Coordinate with Traveling Managers to cover vacancies, PTO, and new openings.
  • Coordinate weekly transmittal of kitchen reports with the Accounting team.
  • Coordinate required documentation for new hires, terminations, and disciplinary reports with the Human Resources team.
  • Supervise and coordinate food service operations across multiple correctional facilities in the district.
  • Ensure standardized procedures, policies, and regulatory guidelines are followed across facilities.
  • Monitor food production to maintain quality, portion control, and consistency.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including regular inspections and audits.
  • Develop and manage district budgets for food costs, labor, and supplies.
  • Implement cost-saving measures while maintaining food service standards.
  • Train and mentor facility food service managers and staff.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and facilitate training programs.
  • Manage vendor and supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost-effective purchasing, and timely delivery.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements to optimize procurement.
  • Maintain accurate records of food inventory, production, expenditures, and compliance.
  • Prepare reports and present operational performance metrics to senior management.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with correctional facility management and Skillet Kitchen staff.
  • Address concerns, resolve issues, and ensure satisfaction with food service operations.

About the Company

Skillet Kitchens

Correctional meals provider with inmate kiosks

Skillet Kitchens provides meals for inmates and staff at correctional and detention facilities, with dietitian-approved menus that meet local, state, and federal rules. Its Skillet Direct program lets inmates order hot, made-to-order meals via kiosks or tablets as a behavior-management incentive. Skillet Skills offers vocational training in food handling, preparation, storage, and safety, culminating in ServSafe certification to improve post-release job prospects. The company focuses on regional facilities underserved after consolidation by larger providers, combining standard, compliant meals with an in-facility incentive system and formal inmate training to support reentry and reduce recidivism.

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