Dining Services Director — Lead Operations & Growth

Aramark Correctional Services; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Director to lead dining operations, oversee menus and ensure customer satisfaction in a correctional services setting. The role focuses on shaping dining solutions, managing teams, and maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include driving revenue and controlling labor costs, supervising food service delivery, and coordinating with clients to meet expectations. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required along with several years in food

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of experience in food service leadership.
• Requires at least 1–3 years of management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• Strong communication skills and client relations ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams, recruit, train and manage performance.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards across operations.
• Manage budget, costs, and labor to meet targets.
• Oversee production, distribution and food service operations.
• Maintain client relations and communicate progress.

Skills

Food service experience

Management experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Director to lead dining operations, oversee menus and ensure customer satisfaction in a correctional services setting. The role focuses on shaping dining solutions, managing teams, and maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include driving revenue and controlling labor costs, supervising food service delivery, and coordinating with clients to meet expectations. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required along with several years in food