Food Service Director

Successfactors; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

UNUM disability/life options

Discount program

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) plan

Sick time

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Elior School Dining is seeking a motivated Food Service Director for Athens Public Schools in Athens, TX. Lead a team of food service workers, oversee all operations, budgets, and compliance to ensure students receive timely meals.

The role requires coordinating operations, staff development, and maintaining sanitation standards, with a focus on client satisfaction. Onsite position with comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills with hourly staff and executives.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on client and customer satisfaction.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Lead and train a team of associates, including hiring.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budget the department and purchase ingredients while meeting targets and forecasts.
• Coordinate with district manager or other departments on dining service administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Office suite

Customer service

Job description

Requisition ID43312-Posted09/28/2026-Education-United States-Full-Time

Job Reference Number: 43312
Employment Type:Full-Time,Onsite
Segment: Education
Brand: Elior-School-Dining
Location: Athens Public Schools

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated, effective food service director to our Elior School Dining team in Athens, TX. As a food service director, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that customers and clients never miss a meal.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
• Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts.
• Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Previous experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives.
• The 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.

Nice-to-haves:

• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification

Compensation Range

Up to $70,000 / year based on experience

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Elior School Dining:

Elior School Dining partners with public and charter schools across the country, serving millions of meals that meet NSLP guidelines while exceeding expectations. We create thoughtful, customized dining experiences rooted in fresh food, student voice, and collaboration – fueling school pride, smart choices, and brighter futures with every meal.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.