Food Service Director for Lubbock Area

Taher, Inc.•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

Taher, Inc. is hiring an energetic, knowledgeable Food Service Director to lead a K–12 school lunch program in the Lubbock area. The director oversees client and community relationships, budgets, P&L performance, and daily kitchen operations, ensuring students and staff receive high-quality, compliant meals they enjoy. The role serves as the face of the program for the district and partners with school leaders while building trust with staff and families. The position provides hands-on leadership and training for kitchen staff, menu development aligned with school community needs and USDA Child Nutrition guidelines, and oversight of food safety, sanitation, ordering, inventory, vendors, cash control, budgets, catering, and daily operating standards. The role offers Monday–Friday daytime hours, with some work during academic breaks that follow the school calendar. Taher, Inc. is a family-owned, chef-driven food service management company that has served clients since 1981. Its services include K–12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining and catering, vending, and office beverage services.

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 complete 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 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 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.