K-12 Food Service Director (No Nights & Weekends!)

Taher, Inc.•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Taher, Inc. is hiring an energetic, knowledgeable Food Service Director to lead a K–12 school lunch program. The director is responsible for client and community relationships, budgets, and P&L performance, while guiding daily kitchen operations to ensure students and staff receive high-quality, compliant meals they enjoy. As the face of the program for the district, the director partners with school leaders, builds trust with staff and families, and ensures the food service team meets service and financial expectations. The role offers the opportunity to see the impact of the work in the children served and the relationships built with the district and community. Taher, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, chef-driven food service management company serving clients since 1981. Its services include K–12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining and catering, vending, and office beverage services across a growing nationwide footprint.

Requirements

At least 3 years of food service leadership experience.
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 with responsibility for meeting financial targets.
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 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.
Ability to juggle multiple priorities, keep the kitchen and office organized, and communicate clearly in person and in writing.

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 and food safety and sanitation standards.
Manage ordering, inventory, vendor relationships, and cash control.
Deliver budgeted food and labor results and manage P&L performance.
Provide catering and special event service for the district.
Build and grow relationships with district leaders, school staff, students, and families.
Create a safe, clean work environment and monitor day-to-day operational standards.