K-12 School Nutrition Director

Essential Functions:

Do you have hospitality experience, knowledge about current eating trends and have a passion for quality service? If you said yes, we want to speak to you!

We are adding an energetic, knowledgeable, Food Service Director to work in a K-12 school lunch program. You will be responsible for client and community relationships, budgets, and P&L. Your culinary knowledge to oversee kitchen production will be impressive, as well as your meal production skills.

As our dedicated A Player, you must be highly motivated, community/service minded, and detailed oriented with strong analytical skills. With your integrity and strong work ethic, you will serve as a positive role model.

As our Food Service Director, you will be engaged in daily "hands-on" management and training of the kitchen staff. Due to your exemplary customer service skills, you will enjoy developing and growing client and customer relationships.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing menus to fit the needs of the community

• Implementing and maintaining HACCP standards

• Providing outstanding catering events

• Communicating clearly, professionally, and effectively

• Delivering budgeted financial results

• Manages by providing constructive feedback in order to reward, coach, correct and motivate employees

• Managing ordering and inventory

• Leading daily production

• Overseeing cash management

• Maintain and develops client relationships and customer satisfaction

• Establishes and maintains a safe work environment

• Supervises day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing activities and monitoring operational standards

Who we are:

Taher, Inc. is a family owned and operated, chef-driven, food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining and catering, , and vending and office beverage services to clients in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies.
Location
123 Main St, St Louis, Missouri 63101
Qualifications and Skills:

You must have 3 years of previous experience in a similar position with an associate degree in hospitality/dietetics. In our fast paced environment, you will need to possess strong multi-tasking, kitchen/office organizational skills, as well as effective communication (oral and written) skills. It's rewarding to see people enjoy well-prepared meals and to know you were integral to the process. Apply today!

Additional requirements include:

• Must have ServSafe certification

• Ability to manage food cost

• Must have P&L experience

• Ability to manage a staff

• Proficient computer skills

• Catering experience, a plus

• Successfully pass a criminal background check

This position provides a great work life balance with M-F day hours. It offers health and dental benefits, 401K and much more!

Taher, Inc. is an EOE/AA employer.
Shift
7-3
Regular/ Temporary
Regular