Food Service Director

Food Service Director

Post Date: April, 2026

Application Deadline: until filled

Position Summary

Whitehall District Schools is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented leader to serve as our K–12 Food Service Director. This position oversees all aspects of the district’s food service program, ensuring high-quality meals, efficient operations, and a positive experience for students and staff. The Director plays an important role in supporting student health and well-being while maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements.

Essential Duties

• Oversee daily food service operations across all district buildings, including breakfast, lunch, and special events
• Plan, develop, and evaluate menus based on nutritional requirements, budget, and input from students, staff, and families
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including food safety, sanitation, and OSHA/MIOSHA standards
• Manage all aspects of the food service budget, including purchasing, inventory, procurement, and audit processes
• Supervise, support, and evaluate food service staff while fostering a positive, team-oriented culture
• Communicate effectively with administrators, staff, students, families, vendors, and regulatory agencies
• Oversee free and reduced lunch processes, including accurate data collection, reporting, and reimbursement claims
• Coordinate with vendors on ordering, pricing, delivery, and product quality
• Maintain high standards for kitchen operations, equipment care, and overall program efficiency, including long-term equipment planning
• Utilize technology systems, including point-of-sale and food service management platforms, to support operations and decision-making
• Monitor participation and implement strategies to increase student engagement in meal programs
• Support district goals through effective and efficient food service programming
• Manage summer food service programming as applicable
• Provide training and ongoing professional development for staff and step into operational roles as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management or related field preferred
• Experience in food service management, in a K–12 setting preferred

Compensation

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience

Individuals interested in applying for this position should email their resume, letter of interest and references to:  kirstenbolles@whitehallschools.net  Thank you.

WHITEHALL DISTRICT SCHOOLS NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of Whitehall District Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.  Coordinator – School Superintendent, 541 E. Slocum Street, Whitehall, MI  49461 Phone 231-893-1005.  Adopted by the Board of Education, April 27, 1992.