School Dining Director - Lead a Skilled Food Service Team

A'viands; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

UNUM for Accident/Illness

Discount program

Parking & Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior School Dining in Athens, TX is seeking a results-driven Food Service Director to lead a school dining program within Athens Public Schools. You will supervise a team of food service staff, ensure meals are prepared safely, and manage the department's operations to deliver reliable service.

This role requires coordinating with district leadership, budgeting, inventory, and compliance with culinary and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification

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.
• Addressing customer service needs.

Skills

Coordinating food service ops

Industrial cooking

Communication

Diversity management

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Elior School Dining in Athens, TX is seeking a results-driven Food Service Director to lead a school dining program within Athens Public Schools. You will supervise a team of food service staff, ensure meals are prepared safely, and manage the department's operations to deliver reliable service.

This role requires coordinating with district leadership, budgeting, inventory, and compliance with culinary and sanitation standards.