Chartwells K12 + We are hiring immediately for an ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES position. + Location: Kalamazoo Public Schools, 1220 Howard Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Note: online applications accepted only. + Schedule: Full Time; 7:30AM to 4:00Pm Monday- Friday, but hours vary with catering events. Serv Safe highly desirable or needs to be obtained ASAP upon hire. + Details: The assistant director of dining services is responsible for managing daily food service operations at Kalamazoo Public Schools. The district has 30 locations and approximately 13,000 students. This role handle fancy board meeting dinners, high volume caterings of hundreds of meals for catered lunches and breakfast and help manage our 150 employees through training and projects, such as costing menus, assisting at schools for support, training employees as needed, working marketing events. + Requirement: Previous food management, catering or culinary/chef experience preferred. + Reports to: Director of Dining Services + Salary: $50,000- 60,000 per year We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1358394. The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today! 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 4,300 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 Summary: As an Assistant Director of Dining Services I, you will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day food service operations of a medium to large volume location. You will manage and lead a team of associates, and will be responsible for talent development, managing client relationships, profitability, and supporting financial goals in an assigned area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Works with the Chef and management team in creating nutritious and top quality food. + Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams. + Maintains excellent relationships with the client. + Manages, trains, and develops associates. + Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: + 1 to 3 years of food service management experience. + Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations. + Strong leadership and communication skills. + Financial experience and business acumen skills. + Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet. + Associate’s degree is preferred. Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits. Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: + Retirement Plan + Associate Shopping Program + Health and Wellness Programs + Discount Marketplace + Identity Theft Protection + Pet Insurance + Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance/AD + Disability Insurance + Commuter Benefits + Employee Assistance Program + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.