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K-12 Food Service General Manager

Elior School Dining
Ridgeland, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2025
K-12 Food Service General Manager

Job Reference Number: 33764

Employment Type: Full-Time, OnsiteSegment: Education

Brand: K-12-by-Elior

State: Mississippi (US-MS)

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a motivated, effective Food Service General Manager to our Education team in Ridgeland, MS area . As a Food Service General Manager, 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 students and clients never miss a meal. This position would oversee the food service operations for all 22 schools in the District.

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 five years of experience coordinating food service operations.
  • Multiple unit management experience
  • 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:

  • Previous K-12 food service experience under NSLP
  • Previous food service contract management experience
  • ServSafe and/or HACCP certification

Where you'll be working:

Madison County Schools

Compensation Range

Starting at $80,000 per year

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

About K-12 by Elior:

K-12 by Elior serves public, private, and charter schools across the United States. Whether serving students in person or delivering food supplies to schools, you will have the opportunity to play an integral role in ensuring that students receive excellent meals every day.

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.

Salary : $80,000

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