Community Meals Director: Lead & Elevate Food Service

Elior; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, 

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior in Lafayette, LA is seeking a motivated Food Service Director to lead the Community Meals team. You will oversee all aspects of the food service department, manage staff, and ensure meals are delivered reliably to clients.

Responsibilities include budgeting, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with district managers. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in a diverse environment focused on client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Previous experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills with hourly staff and company executives.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction.
• Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budget for the department, including purchasing ingredients and meeting targets and forecasts.
• Communicate with the district manager or other departments regarding dining service aspects.
• Address customer service needs.

Skills

Food service ops

Industrial cooking

Communication

MS Office

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elior in Lafayette, LA is seeking a motivated Food Service Director to lead the Community Meals team. You will oversee all aspects of the food service department, manage staff, and ensure meals are delivered reliably to clients.

Responsibilities include budgeting, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with district managers. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in a diverse environment focused on client satisfaction.