School Food Service Director - No Nights or Weekends!

Taher, Inc.•Racine, WI

About The Position

Taher, Inc. is hiring an energetic, knowledgeable Food Service Director to lead a K-12 school breakfast and lunch program. The director is responsible for food quality, student, client, and community relationships, financial performance, and daily kitchen operations preparing and serving 1,900 meals per day across seven school buildings. The director is the face of the program for the district and partners with school leaders, builds trust with staff and families, and ensures the food service team meets service and financial expectations. The role includes hands-on staff management and training, menu development aligned with USDA Child Nutrition guidelines, food safety oversight, purchasing and inventory management, budget and financial performance, catering and special events, relationship building, and maintaining a safe and clean workplace. The position offers Monday–Friday daytime hours, with some work during academic breaks in accordance with the school calendar. It includes paid vacation, sick, and holiday pay, health and dental benefits, a 401(k), corporate discount perks through LifeMart, and low-cost Doctegrity virtual healthcare for the employee and family.

Requirements

At least 3 years of food service leadership experience or an associate degree in hospitality, dietetics, or a related field.
Current ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain it within 90 days.
Demonstrated ability to manage and control food cost.
P&L experience and responsibility for meeting financial targets.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and hold staff accountable.
Strong relationship-building skills with clients, administrators, staff, students, and families.
Proficient computer skills for email, ordering, inventory, and reporting.
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and keep the kitchen and office organized.
Ability to communicate clearly in person and in writing.
Ability to successfully complete all required school background checks for the assigned district, which may include fingerprint-based criminal checks, child abuse and neglect registry checks, and other screenings required to work around children, as applicable by state and district policy.

Nice To Haves

Catering or special event experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the daily, hands-on management and training of kitchen staff.
Develop menus that meet the needs of the school community and align with USDA Child Nutrition guidelines.
Implement and maintain HACCP, food safety, and sanitation standards.
Manage ordering, inventory, vendor relationships, and cash control.
Deliver budgeted food and labor results and manage financial performance.
Provide catering and special event service for the district.
Build and maintain relationships with district leaders, school staff, students, and families.
Create a safe, clean work environment and monitor daily operational standards.