Assistant Food Service Director

Lunchtime Solutions • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Lunchtime Solutions is seeking a dependable, team-focused Assistant Food Service Director to support our school food service program. In this role, you’ll work side-by-side with the Food Service Director to keep daily operations running smoothly, support your team, and help ensure students receive safe, high-quality meals. It’s a hands-on role that blends leadership, organization, and teamwork while making a real impact on students’ day.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED preferred
• 1+ year of food service experience in a supervisory role preferred
• ServSafe certification or willingness to complete
• Valid Drivers license and insurable driving record
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead while working alongside your team.
• Ability to stay organized, manage multiple tasks, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependability, integrity, and a commitment to great customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent standing, bending, and other physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations, helping ensure meals are prepared, served, and cleaned up on schedule.
• Help guide and support team members, serving as a go-to leader when the Food Service Director is not present.
• Oversee food safety and sanitation practices, ensuring procedures and guidelines are followed consistently.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and keeping storage areas organized using FIFO methods.
• Help complete production records, inventory tracking, and daily operational checklists.
• Communicate effectively with your team, school staff, and leadership to keep operations running smoothly.
• Step in where needed—help prep, serve, train team members, and cover shifts to support the team.
• Support menu execution, special diets, and portion control to ensure quality and consistency.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Free meal every shift
• Limited medical benefit plan available for those scheduled 5 hours or more everyday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED