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DIRECTOR DINING SERVICES - Washougal School District, WA

Chartwells K12
Washougal, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/25/2026

Salary: $85,000 - $91,500

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus incentive up to 15%, Medical, dental & Vision insurance, PTO, 401K

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

DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES – Washougal School District, Washougal, WA
Lead a student-focused dining program serving approximately 2,100 students across five schools in beautiful Washougal, WA. As Director of Dining Services, you'll oversee all areas of the program, including menus, food purchasing, budgeting, inventory, compliance, and daily operations, ensuring students receive nutritious, high-quality meals every day. Your leadership will help create a positive dining experience that supports student success and strengthens the school community.

You'll work closely with district leaders, principals, and school staff while supporting a team of approximately 21 frontline client employees. We're looking for an energetic, people-focused leader who enjoys building relationships, finding creative solutions, and bringing fresh ideas to school nutrition. If you're passionate about feeding students and making a meaningful impact, this is a great opportunity to lead a successful NSLP program and have fun doing it!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire our team of frontline associates.
  • Drive strategic initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability.
  • Recruit, train, and develop top talent within the organization.
  • Own the annual budget and control costs optimally.
  • Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and associates.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree in Nutrition/Management/Hospitality/Culinary preferred or equivalent experience preferred.**
  • Three (3) plus years of foodservice management experience.
  • Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.
  • Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in computer skills.

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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. 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: 1555554

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Salary : $85,000 - $91,500

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