ASST DIR, DINING SERVICES - K12 Kingsley Area Schools, MI

Chartwells K12

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401K, PTO

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 4,500 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

Kingsley Area Schools, serving approximately 1,450 students across three school buildings and two preschool locations, is seeking a hands-on Assistant Director of Dining Services to support the district's student nutrition program. Reporting to the Director of Dining Services, this position plays a key role in daily operations, including ordering, inventory management, food costing, budgeting, and kitchen staff support for a team of approximately 13 frontline associates. The ideal candidate will bring a solid food service background, culinary knowledge, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact by helping lead and promote student-focused programs such as Mood Boost, Global Eats, Student Choice, and Discovery Kitchen. The Assistant Director will also conduct food demonstrations and presentations in classroom and school settings, assist with small K-12 catering events, and help create engaging dining experiences for students and staff. If you're a collaborative team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building relationships, and bringing creativity and energy to school nutrition, we'd love to hear from you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the Director and Frontline team in creating nutritious and top quality food.
• Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Maintains excellent relationships with the client.
• Manages, trains, and develops associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of food service supervisory or lead experience.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Financial experience and business acumen skills.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
• Associate’s degree is preferred, not mandatory.

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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)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1550566

Chartwells K12

KRISTEN STROHMYER

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