The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated, effective food service director to our Elior Independent School Dining team in Morganton, NC. As a food service director, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that customers and clients never miss a meal.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources. 
• Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees. 
• Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations. 
• Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts. 
• Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service. 
• Addressing customer service needs. 

What we're looking for:

Must-haves: 

• At least five years of experience coordinating food service operations including catering.
• Previous experience with industrial cooking. 
• Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives. 
• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction. 
• Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications. 

Nice-to-haves: 

• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification 

Where you'll be working:

North Carolina School of Science and Math- Morganton

Compensation Range

Compensation for this position is up to $49,500 / year based on experience. 

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off