Food Service Director - K-12 School Food Service

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lunchtime solutionsStorm Lake (IA)

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About the role

It takes amazing people to make amazing dining experiences Join our team! Lunchtime Solutions is a fast-growing company with a progressive work environment and great opportunities for personal growth. Make the most out of your talents and skills by helping to improve students’ school experience with better nutrition and an enjoyable dining atmosphere.

Position: Food Service Director - K-12 School Food Service

Location: Storm Lake, IA

Job Id: 3961# of Openings: 1Location:

On-site at Storm Lake Public Schools, Storm Lake, IowaWe’re looking for a motivated and hands‑onFood Service Directorto lead and support a successful school nutrition program. In this role, you’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, guide and develop your team, and ensure students receive safe, high-quality meals every day. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, building relationships, and making a positive impact in a school community.

What You’ll Do:

Oversee daily food service operations, ensuring smooth, efficient meal service
Lead, train, and support a team in a positive, team-focused environment
Maintain strong food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards (HACCP, USDA, OSHA)
Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls
Plan menus, support promotions, and drive student satisfaction
Build strong relationships with school staff, administration, and the community
Monitor financial performance, including labor and food costs
Help recruit, onboard, and develop team members
Create a culture focused on teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree with relevant major or concentration with 2 years of relevant school nutrition program experience required
Experience in a food service supervisory role preferred
Strong leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
ServeSafe Certification preferred or ability to obtain
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead by example
Comfort with basic computer systems and reporting tools
Passion for delivering a great experience for students and staff

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

Enjoy your evenings and weekendsour Monday–Friday daytime schedule means no late nights, no weekends, and no holidays spent in a kitchen.
Follow the school-year rhythmwork when school is in session and enjoy built‑in breaks when students are out.
Plan for your futurewith our 401(k) retirement plan
Enjoy work life balancewith paid time off and paid holidays
Eat wellenjoy a free, delicious meal every shift.
Invest in your healthwith comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members.

Our Values: At Lunchtime Solutions, our success comes from team members who: Take pride in what you doFocus on customer success Be a person of integrity Drive to improve Do it with passion Express gratitude Work as a team Embrace a healthy work‑life balance If these values resonate with you, we’d love to meet you! Lunchtime Solutions performs post offer background investigations prior to starting employment with our company. This background investigation may involve verifying or reviewing any of the following relevant information: criminal convictions and DMV record if appropriate for the position. Lunchtime Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. EOE-M/F/Disabled/Vet. View PolicyWe have recently entered into an agreement with LSI, and the transition has been very positive. LSI has assisted our district with every step in the process and allowed us to have complete autonomy of our food service program. The expertise, professionalism, and customer service we have experienced has been truly outstanding.

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