School Dining Director — Lead Operations & Team

Elior; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior School Dining is seeking a Food Service Director in Abilene, TX, to lead the school dining program across Abilene Middle/HS and San Angelo HS. You will oversee kitchen operations, staffing, safety compliance, budgeting, and supplier relations.

The role requires strong communication with hourly staff and executives, with a focus on delivering excellent service to students, faculty, and clients. This full-time onsite position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations.
• Experience with industrial cooking.
• Excellent communication with hourly staff and company executives.
• Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services.

Responsibilities

• Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources.
• Lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees.
• Ensure staff meet culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations.
• Budget for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and meeting targets.
• Coordinate with district manager on dining service technical and administrative aspects.
• Address customer service needs.

Skills

Two years coordinating food service op

Industrial cooking experience

Excellent communication

MS Office proficiency

Customer service orientation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Elior School Dining is seeking a Food Service Director in Abilene, TX, to lead the school dining program across Abilene Middle/HS and San Angelo HS. You will oversee kitchen operations, staffing, safety compliance, budgeting, and supplier relations.

The role requires strong communication with hourly staff and executives, with a focus on delivering excellent service to students, faculty, and clients. This full-time onsite position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.