Director of School Nutrition & Dining Operations

Pinnacle Dietary Global; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Dietary Global seeks a Director of Dining Operations to coordinate the Nutrition Program and ensure compliant nutrition services for K-12 SLP. Lead food handling, sanitation, scheduling, and staff development in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and regulatory knowledge, with oversight of audits and documentation to meet federal requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 5 years Culinary Management experience.
• SERV Safe Certification (if applicable)
• Familiar with K-12 SLP and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead, communicate, and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement food handling and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Schedule, train, and discipline the department staff.
• Ensure all meals meet mandated requirements and guidelines.
• Review and submit reports by deadlines.
• Communicate vendor and supply issues promptly.
• Train and mentor staff.
• Coordinate audits and develop corrective action plans.
• Maintain documentation that follows federal requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Team mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or Culinary Management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Meal Tracker

Job description

Pinnacle Dietary Global seeks a Director of Dining Operations to coordinate the Nutrition Program and ensure compliant nutrition services for K-12 SLP. Lead food handling, sanitation, scheduling, and staff development in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and regulatory knowledge, with oversight of audits and documentation to meet federal requirements.