HIRING NOW Director of Dining Services - K-12 Jerome Joint School District, located in Jerome, ID
The Director of Dining Services to lead our food service team across 7 schools, serving 4,100+ students with passion and precision.
If you have a knack for managing P&L, creating mouth-watering menus that will entice student participation, and driving initiatives with a client-focused approach, this is your chance to shine.
In this role, you'll be at the forefront of driving change and innovation, committed to growing our dining program to new heights. If you're a self-starter who thrives on innovation and excellence and possesses strong client relationship-building skills, we want you to join us and make a delicious difference in our students' lives. Together, let's create a dining program that not only nourishes but also inspires.
Salary- $75,000 - $80,000 based on skill, experience, and work history
Monday-Friday role
REQUIRED - K-12 F&B experience with the NSLP and a minimum of an Associate's Degree
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead, mentor, and inspire our team of up to 31 Chartwells frontline associates.
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability.
• Recruit, train, and develop top talent within the organization.
• Own the annual budget and control costs optimally.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Food Services/Management/Hospitality/Culinary/Nutrition necessary or equivalent experience.
• Five plus years of foodservice management experience, prefers K12.
• Strong knowledge of high-volume food production is preferred.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills.
Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave