Skillet Kitchens

Food Service Director- Skillet Kitchens

Winton, NC

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Seniority: Director
Stated salary: $46,000 – $50,000 per year
Country: US
Work mode: On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly: 26 Sept 2026

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the posting

Description

$46,000–$50,000/year plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus

Lead a kitchen that matters.

Skillet Kitchens is looking for an experienced, take-charge Food Service Director to run the kitchen at Hertford 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

Run daily meal prep, cooking, and service from start to finish
Keep production consistent and waste low
Manage inventory and vendor relationships
Own the budget for food, labor, and supplies
Hire, train, and coach your kitchen team
Run performance reviews and enforce safety procedures
Lead cleanliness and food-safety inspections
Keep accurate, audit-ready records
Build strong working relationships with facility staff

What you bring

Comfort working in a secure corrections environment
Solid food prep, cooking, and food-safety knowledge
Willingness to obtain food safety certification
Food service management experience — correctional setting a plus
Working knowledge of nutrition and dietary guidelines
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

Paid weekly — no waiting around for payday
Paid Time Off
Medical, dental, and vision after 60 days
Holiday pay and paid bereavement leave
Pregnancy and bonding leave
401(k) match after 6 months
Uniform tops provided
Tuition reimbursement
Employee referral program
Free $50,000 term life insurance policy
Real internal promotion paths — we like to hire from within

About the sign-on bonus: $2,000, paid immediately upon hire. You'll keep it as long as you're still with us at the 90-day mark — if employment ends before then for any reason, the bonus is repaid.

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.

Original posting on Skillet Kitchens's site ↗

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