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Food Service Director - K-12 School Food Service

Lunchtime Solutions
  • Norfolk, Virginia
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Food Service Director– Lunchtime Solutions
    Location: On-site at Norfolk Public Schools, Norfolk, NE
     
    We’re looking for a motivated and hands-on Food Service Director to lead and support a successful school nutrition program. In this role, you’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, guide and develop your team, and ensure students receive safe, high-quality meals every day. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, building relationships, and making a positive impact in a school community.
     
    What You’ll Do
    • Oversee daily food service operations, ensuring smooth, efficient meal service
    • Lead, train, and support a team in a positive, team-focused environment
    • Maintain strong food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards (HACCP, USDA, OSHA)
    • Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls
    • Plan menus, support promotions, and drive student satisfaction
    • Build strong relationships with school staff, administration, and the community
    • Monitor financial performance, including labor and food costs
    • Help recruit, onboard, and develop team members
    • Create a culture focused on teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement
    What We’re Looking For
    • Associate's or Bachelor's degree with relevant major or concentration with 2 years of relevant school nutrition program experience required
    • Experience in a food service supervisory role preferred
    • Strong leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills
    • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
    • ServeSafe Certification preferred or ability to obtain
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead by example
    • Comfort with basic computer systems and reporting tools
    • Passion for delivering a great experience for students and staff
    Why You’ll Love Working With Us
    • Enjoy your evenings and weekends our Monday–Friday daytime schedule means no late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen.
    • Follow the school-year rhythm work when school is in session and enjoy built‑in breaks when students are out.
    • Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan
    • Enjoy work life balance with paid time off and paid holidays
    • Eat well enjoy a free, delicious meal every shift.
    • Invest in your health with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members.
    Our Values
    At Lunchtime Solutions, our success comes from team members who:
    • Take pride in what you do
    • Focus on customer success
    • Be a person of integrity
    • Drive to improve
    • Do it with passion
    • Express gratitude
    • Work as a team
    • Pursue lasting partnerships
    • Embrace a healthy work-life balance
    If these values resonate with you, we’d love to meet you!
     
    Lunchtime Solutions performs post offer background investigations prior to starting employment with our company. This background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: criminal convictions and DMV record if appropriate for the position.
     
    Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. EOE-M/F/Disabled/Vet. View Policy

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNorfolk, Virginia
    Websitehttp://www.lunchtimesolutions.com/careers/

    Skills

    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Systemsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Educational Administrationunmatched
    • Employee Relationsunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Food Servicesunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Menu Managementunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Nutritionunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Order Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)unmatched
    • User Documentationunmatched

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