K-12 School Dining Director (Ops & Team Lead)

Aviands Food & Services Management; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Voluntary UNUM (accident, illness, H/S

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aviands Food & Services Management seeks a School Dining General Manager to lead K-12 dining programs in Louisiana & Mississippi. You will oversee operations, staff development, budgeting, and regulatory compliance to deliver meals that meet NSLP guidelines and client expectations.

In this role, you will manage a talented team of food service workers, drive service excellence, and partner with district leadership to optimize dining programs across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Previous experience with industrial cooking.
• Previous experience in multiple unit management
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Budgeting

MS Office

Customer service

Job description

Aviands Food & Services Management seeks a School Dining General Manager to lead K-12 dining programs in Louisiana & Mississippi. You will oversee operations, staff development, budgeting, and regulatory compliance to deliver meals that meet NSLP guidelines and client expectations.

In this role, you will manage a talented team of food service workers, drive service excellence, and partner with district leadership to optimize dining programs across multiple sites.