K-12 Food Service Assistant Director

GENUINE FOODS • Albany, OR

3d • $60,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Food Service Director (AFSD) supports the Regional Area Manager (RAM) in overseeing cafeteria staff and service operations across multiple school sites. The position contributes to operational quality control, culinary standards, and day-to-day leadership, while helping build and maintain relationships with customers and partners. The ideal candidate is team-oriented, service-minded, experienced in supervising others, and committed to Genuine Foods’ mission of using food to improve lives and build community.

Requirements

• Two years of K-12 experience as an assistant supervisor in a mid- or high-volume food service facility or restaurant.
• Prior experience working with National School Lunch Program (NSLP) guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to travel easily between three to four school sites.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and level-headedness.
• Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Self-motivated, able to lead, and a proactive problem solver.
• Commitment to Genuine Foods’ mission of using food to help students enhance their minds, bodies, and happiness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RAM with daily site visits to observe food preparation, kitchen facilities, National School Lunch Program compliance, student engagement, and customer service.
• Assist the food service director in managing food service leads at assigned schools, including conducting weekly check-ins.
• Enhance culinary operations at all sites.
• Fill in for food servers when they are absent.
• Communicate positive performance and performance concerns to the management team.
• Promptly inform management of culinary or operational issues requiring attention.
• Collaborate with food servers and culinary and operations team leads to develop school-specific solutions that support high-quality service.
• Train school-based staff on standardized policies and procedures, including timekeeping, project management tools for documenting meals, FIFO practices, production records, weekly physical inventory, and monthly menu posting.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure Genuine Foods standards are met.

Benefits

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Bonus potential.
• Paid time off.
• Sick days.
• Holiday pay.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed