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Are you organized, dependable, friendly, and enjoy working in a fast-paced food service environment? We are looking for a motivated team player to assist our Food Service Director with the daily operations of our K-12 school food service program.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the Food Service Director with daily cafeteria operations.
- Handle office paperwork, recordkeeping, and general administrative duties.
- Assist with cash handling, register operations, and daily cash reconciliation.
- Help with food ordering, inventory, and supply management.
- Serve meals to students and staff.
- Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and school personnel.
- Assist with food preparation, cooking, and kitchen duties as needed.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe food service environment.
- Support and assist cafeteria staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Dependable, responsible, and able to multitask.
- Comfortable with basic computer work and paperwork.
- Experience with cash handling and customer service preferred.
- Food service or kitchen experience a plus.
- Cooking skills are a bonus!
- Ability to work well with a team and enjoy working around children.
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Maschio's is an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Are you organized, dependable, friendly, and enjoy working in a fast-paced food service environment? We are looking for a motivated team player to assist our Food Service Director with the daily operations of our K-12 school food service program.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist the Food Service Director with daily cafeteria operations.
- Handle office paperwork, recordkeeping, and general administrative duties.
- Assist with cash handling, register operations, and daily cash reconciliation.
- Help with food ordering, inventory, and supply management.
- Serve meals to students and staff.
- Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and school personnel.
- Assist with food preparation, cooking, and kitchen duties as needed.
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe food service environment.
- Support and assist cafeteria staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Dependable, responsible, and able to multitask.
- Comfortable with basic computer work and paperwork.
- Experience with cash handling and customer service preferred.
- Food service or kitchen experience a plus.
- Cooking skills are a bonus!
- Ability to work well with a team and enjoy working around children.
Apply Today!
Maschio's is an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and respectful workplace.
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Who's Hiring
- Aramark63
- Trinity Services Group30
- Healthcare Services19
- ELIOR16
- Lunchtime Solutions7
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage
- Sports & Recreation
- Education
- Medical Devices
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant food service director jobs.
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Two or more years of food service supervision or management experience
- Experience with food service budget planning and cost control
- Knowledge of HACCP standards and regulatory compliance procedures
- Proficiency with inventory management and ordering systems
- Associate or bachelor's degree in food service management, nutrition, or a related field
Tips for Your Assistant Food Service Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to operations metrics
Hiring managers in food service want to see numbers: meal counts, cost-per-plate reductions, and staff headcounts you've overseen. Pull those figures from your current role and place them prominently in your bullet points, not buried in a summary.
Get your ServSafe Manager certification current
Many postings list ServSafe Manager certification as a hard requirement, not a preference. If yours has lapsed or you haven't completed it, do that before applying. Skipping this step often disqualifies candidates before a recruiter reads further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists assistant food service director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by the client sector you know
Healthcare, K-12, higher education, and corporate accounts each run on different regulatory frameworks and budget cycles. Target postings in the sector where you have direct experience, since interviewers will probe your familiarity with that environment's compliance requirements.
Prepare a scenario answer about vendor disputes
Interviewers for this role almost always ask how you've handled a supplier shortfall or cost overrun. Have a specific, structured example ready that shows what you did, what the financial impact was, and how you kept service running without escalation.
Negotiate start date around licensing timelines
If a role requires a food handler permit or state-specific certification you don't yet hold, be upfront in the offer stage and negotiate a start date that gives you time to obtain it. Trying to rush this after signing creates problems for both sides.
Assistant Food Service Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most assistant food service directors?
The companies hiring the most assistant food service directors right now include Aramark, Trinity Services Group, and Healthcare Services, with the largest share of openings in New York, Pennsylvania, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract food service management companies and large healthcare systems tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many assistant food service director jobs are remote?
About 13% of assistant food service director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most food service operations. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include administrative functions like menu planning, procurement coordination, and compliance reporting, while roles tied to daily kitchen or cafeteria operations are almost always on-site.
How do you become an assistant food service director?
Start by gaining front-line food service experience in a kitchen, cafeteria, or dining operation, then move into a supervisory role overseeing staff and daily service. Earn your ServSafe Manager certification, build familiarity with inventory systems and food cost controls, and pursue a degree or coursework in food service management or dietetics. From there, apply to assistant director openings in sectors like healthcare, education, or contract dining where your background fits.
Can you get hired as an assistant food service director with little experience?
Yes, some employers will hire candidates with limited formal experience if they've worked in food service in a lead or shift supervisor capacity and hold a current food safety certification. Focus your applications on smaller operations, school districts, or entry-level contract dining accounts that explicitly list supervision experience rather than years in a director-level title as their primary requirement.
What does the assistant food service director interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm your food service background and certifications. That's followed by an in-person interview with the food service director or operations manager, where you'll field scenario-based questions about staffing, compliance, and cost control. Some employers include a facility walkthrough or ask you to review a sample menu or budget before a final conversation with HR or a department head.
Where can I find and apply to assistant food service director jobs?
You can find and apply to assistant food service director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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