School Dining Program Director

The-Pepi-Companies; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Life insurance

Vacation

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

The Pepi Companies, a family-owned school dining leader, seeks a chef leader to craft scratch-made menus for Brookwood School in Thomasville, GA. You will guide a dining team, ensure safety standards, and build strong relationships with school leadership and students.

Applicants should have a culinary degree, food safety certification, and substantial high-volume kitchen experience. This role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and community service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-volume school dining operations.
• Ability to develop scratch-made menus that appeal to children.
• Strong focus on food safety, sanitation, and kitchen hygiene.
• Proven track record of managing costs, purchasing, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire the culinary and dining team with accountability and pride.
• Establish clear expectations for quality, sanitation, service, and performance.
• Recruit, train, and coach staff while fostering a valued, motivated team.
• Collaborate with school leadership to improve student dining experiences.
• Serve as a visible leader within the school community, building trust.

Skills

Menu development

Purchasing

Inventory management

Food cost control

Kitchen operations

Team leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Food safety certifications

Equivalent professional culinary experience

Job description

The Pepi Companies, a family-owned school dining leader, seeks a chef leader to craft scratch-made menus for Brookwood School in Thomasville, GA. You will guide a dining team, ensure safety standards, and build strong relationships with school leadership and students.

Applicants should have a culinary degree, food safety certification, and substantial high-volume kitchen experience. This role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and community service.