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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES, K12 SCHOOLS

Compass Group, North America • Ledyard, CT 06339 • Posted 8 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $47,000-$49,000/yr • Junior Manager

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As an Assistant Director of Dining Services II at Ledyard Public Schools, you will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day food service operations. This role involves managing and leading a team of associates, talent development, managing client relationships, and supporting financial goals. You will work closely with the Chef and management team to create nutritious and top-quality food, implement new culinary programs, and maintain excellent client relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Works with the Chef and management 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

Required

  • 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.

Preferred

  • Associate's degree is preferred.

About Compass Group, North America

Compass Group North America is a leading foodservice and support services company catering to various industries and environments. They offer a wide range of products and services across their numerous subsidiary companies, focusing on delivering exceptional dining experiences with fresh, seasonal, and responsibly sourced ingredients. With a commitment to customer service and operational excellence, Compass Group continues to set high standards in the foodservice industry.

Full Job Description

Chartwells K12

+ We are hiring immediately for an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES position.

+ Location: Ledyard Public Schools; 4 Blonder Boulevard. Ledyard, CT 06339. Note: online applications accepted only.

+ Schedule: Full time; Monday through Friday. This is a 46-week position with a 6-week summer layoff period.

+ Details: The assistant director of dining services will manage food service & culinary operations at Ledyard Public Schools, a 5 school district with about 2,350 students enrolled.

+ Requirement: Kitchen/culinary management or supervisory experience

+ Reports to: Director of Dining Services

+ Pay Range: $47,000-49,000 per year

+ *Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

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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

Summary: As an Assistant Director of Dining Services II, you will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day food service operations of a small to medium volume location. You will manage and lead a team of associates, and will be responsible for talent development, managing client relationships, profitability, and supporting financial goals in an assigned area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Works with the Chef and management 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.

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

+ Retirement Plan

+ Associate Shopping Program

+ Health and Wellness Programs

+ Discount Marketplace

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Pet Insurance

+ Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.