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Chartwells K12

Position Title: DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES I - K12 FOOD SERVICE - YORK, PA

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.

Job Summary

The Director of Dining Services is responsible for conducting marketing audits, managing food costs, inventory, and labor parameters, and ensuring quality control standards. They assist in identifying low participating schools and develop strategies to amplify programs at those locations, while implementing operational efficiencies and providing support with paperwork. They play a crucial role in the development and presentation of training, collaboration with stakeholders, and serve as a brand representative to promote child nutrition initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct marketing audits to assess the effectiveness of the child nutrition department’s promotional activities and identify areas for improvement.

• Manage food costs, inventory, and labor parameters to ensure optimal utilization of resources and maintain budgetary targets.

• Maintain quality control standards by monitoring food preparation, storage, and service processes to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Collaborate with the team to identify low participating schools and develop strategies to increase participation rates at those locations.

• Implement initiatives to improve operational efficiencies, such as streamlining processes, optimizing workflow and reducing waste.

• Support district supervisors in completing month-end closeout paperwork, including financial reports and reconciliations.

• Identify training needs related to program operations and standards and assist in the development and delivery of relevant training sessions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative programs and initiatives that promote healthy eating habits among children.

• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to child nutrition and incorporate them into departmental operations.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition programs and initiatives and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Serve as a brand representative at events, conferences, and meetings, promoting the child nutrition department’s initiatives and building positive relationships with key stakeholders.

• Collaborate with marketing and communications to develop marketing materials, campaigns, and social media content to promote child nutrition programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred in a Food Service, Nutrition, Hospitality or a Business discipline

• Associates Degree in a Food Service, Nutrition, Hospitality or a Business discipline is required

• Three to five years of food service management experience required

• School dining experience preferred

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Financial and business acumen

• Excellent communication skills

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

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)