K-12 Food Service Director — Daytime Leader with Impact

Taher; Skiatook (OK); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

LifeMart discounts

Doctegrity virtual healthcare

Job summary

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Director to lead a K-12 school lunch program, manage client and community relationships, budgets, and P&L performance, and guide daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality, compliant meals for students and staff.

You will partner with district leaders, build trust with staff and families, and ensure service excellence and financial accountability. The role offers weekday daytime hours and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of food service leadership experience.
• Capable of juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced K-12 setting.
• Strong relationship-building with district leaders, staff, students, and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily hands-on management and training of kitchen staff.
• Develop menus aligned with USDA Child Nutrition guidelines.
• Implement HACCP and food safety standards.
• Oversee ordering, inventory, vendor relationships, and cash control.
• Achieve budgeted food and labor targets (P&L).
• Provide catering and special event services for the district.
• Build trust with district leaders, staff, students, and families.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and day-to-day standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

P&L management

Education

Associate degree in hospitality/dietetics/related field

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

Taher, Inc. is seeking a Food Service Director to lead a K-12 school lunch program, manage client and community relationships, budgets, and P&L performance, and guide daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality, compliant meals for students and staff.

You will partner with district leaders, build trust with staff and families, and ensure service excellence and financial accountability. The role offers weekday daytime hours and a supportive benefits package.