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Food Service Director

Central Nebraska Lutheran Schools/Kitchen
Grand Island, NE Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/17/2027

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Food Service Director to lead and manage comprehensive food service operations within a School environment. This pivotal role involves overseeing all aspects of dietary management, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and delivering exceptional nutrition services to Students and staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive food service management experience, and a passion for promoting health and well-being through nutritious meal programs. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the quality of life for those we serve while leading a dedicated team of culinary and dietary professionals.

Duties

  • Lead the planning, development, and execution of food service programs aligned with children's nutrition standards
  • Supervise and manage food production teams, ensuring high-quality meal preparation and presentation
  • Oversee dietary department operations, including staffing, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
  • Ensure strict adherence to food safety management protocols and health regulation policies to maintain compliance with all health codes
  • Manage budgets effectively, including purchasing, inventory control, and cost analysis to optimize resource utilization
  • Conduct patient assessment and clinical nutrition evaluations to tailor meal plans that support individual health conditions such as tube feeding or specialized diets

Experience

  • Proven management experience in food service management within assisted living or healthcare or educational settings
  • Demonstrated supervising experience leading food service teams in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong knowledge of health regulation policies related to food safety, nutrition standards, and EHR/EHR (Electronic Health Records) management systems
  • Familiarity with dietary department operations including food production, menu planning, and nutrition counseling
  • Experience with acute care environments or clinical nutrition assessments is highly desirable
  • Knowledge of physiology related to nutrition, care plans development, and diagnostic evaluation processes
  • Skilled in budgeting, food safety management, and implementing health coaching strategies for residents or patients

Join us as a Food Service Director to lead impactful nutritional programs that enhance lives through exceptional culinary services. Your expertise will foster a safe, compliant, and nourishing environment where students thrive.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20

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