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Food Service Director

ELIOR GROUP
Brainerd, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/16/2026

Food Service Director

Job Reference Number: 39023
Employment Type: Full-TimeOnsite 
Segment:
Corrections
Brand: Summit
Location: Brainerd, Minnesota (US-MN) 

 

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated, effective food service director to our Corrections team in Brainerd, MN. As a food service director, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that customers and clients never miss a meal.

What you'll be doing:

  • Managing all functions of the food service department and its resources. 
  • Manage and lead a team of associates, including hiring and training new employees. 
  • Ensuring that staff meet all culinary, safety, and sanitation standards and regulations. 
  • Budgeting for the department, including directly purchasing ingredients and ensuring the account meets all targets and forecasts. 
  • Conferring with the district manager or other departments regarding the technical and administrative aspects of dining service. 
  • Addressing customer service needs. 

What we're looking for:

Must-haves: 

  • At least two years of experience coordinating food service operations. 
  • Previous experience with industrial cooking. 
  • Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives. 
  • The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction. 
  • Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications. 

Nice-to-haves: 

  • ServSafe and/or HACCP certification 

Compensation Range

$62,000/yr

Our Benefits:

  • Medical (FT Employees)
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
  • Discount Program
  • Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
  • EAP
  • 401k
  • Sick Time
  • Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
  • Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
  • Paid Time Off 

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About Summit:

Focused on serving correctional institutions, Summit ensures that incarcerated people across the United States have access to delicious, healthy food at each meal. Working with Summit, you will have the opportunity to aid in this process and provide inmates with vital social interaction at mealtimes.

 

About Elior North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

 

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised  by management as needed.

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