K-12 Food Service Director needed in Somerset School District

Taher, Inc.•Somerset, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring an energetic, knowledgeable Food Service Director to lead a K 12 school lunch program. You will be responsible for client and community relationships, budgets, and P and L performance, while guiding daily kitchen operations so students and staff receive high quality, compliant meals they enjoy. In this role, you are the face of the program for the district. You partner closely with school leaders, build trust with staff and families, and make sure the food service team delivers on both service and financial expectations.

Requirements

At least 3 years of food service leadership experience
An associate degree in hospitality, dietetics, or a related field
Ability to juggle multiple priorities, keep the kitchen and office organized, and communicate clearly in person and in writing
Ability to build strong relationships with district leaders, school staff, students, and the community
Current ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain within 90 days
Demonstrated ability to manage and control food cost
P&L experience with 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 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 the kitchen staff
Develop menus that fit the needs of the school community and align with USDA Child Nutrition guidelines
Implement and maintain HACCP and all food safety and sanitation standards
Manage ordering, inventory, vendor relationships, and cash control
Deliver budgeted food and labor results and manage P and L performance
Provide outstanding catering and special event service for the district
Build and grow strong relationships with district leaders, school staff, students, and families
Create a safe, clean work environment and monitor day to day operational standards