Food Service Director Jobs in Massachusetts
Food Service Director jobs in Massachusetts are in steady demand, concentrated in the state's large healthcare systems, university dining programs, and corporate campuses in Greater Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. Major employers with lasting hiring footprints include Aramark, Sodexo, and Mass General Brigham, all of which staff food service directors across their Massachusetts facilities. The most sought-after specialties in the state are healthcare foodservice management, higher education dining, and large-scale catering operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Food Services shall be responsible for food service-related business and personnel management. They shall be responsible for supervising, coordinating, evaluating, and directing the work duties of all food service personnel, and the preparation and distribution of high-quality nutritious meals in a clean and safe environment. They shall ensure that the District’s food services program complies with all local, state, and federal agency requirements. They will complete all required reports promptly and accurately and will operate the program efficiently and effectively, in collaboration with each school’s administrators.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- ‘Serv-Safe’ Manager Certification
- A valid Massachusetts Driver’s License
- Training, experience, and ability to direct the total food service operation for the District;
- Knowledge of large quantities, nutritious meal preparation, and menu planning;
- Experience completing accurate state, federal, and local reports on time;
- Maintain confidentiality of student/family, and staff data;
- Effective management, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills;
- Background in dietetics, nutrition education, culinary arts;
- A students-first mindset;
- Proficient with Microsoft and Google Suite products; and, School Cafe Software
- Any additional qualifications set by the District.
- Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
- Cori and fingerprint clearance are required
REPORTS TO: the Director of Finance. The Director of Finance shall complete an annual written evaluation covering the individual’s effectiveness in handling the duties and responsibilities of the position.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Full Time, 200 days;
- 180 of which align with the student school year
- 7.5 hrs a day
- Non Union; Contributing to Barnstable County Retirement Association
- Salary comensorate to experience
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly menus–providing high quality, affordable, nutritious food that students will enjoy eating; providing nutritional information on all food items served to comply with requirements/mandates from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Board of Health;
- Responsible for the cleanliness and proper storage of all equipment and the proper handling, serving, and storage of all foods;
- Maintains a monthly inventory of food and supplies in accordance with federal regulations;
- Responsible for the cleanliness of all kitchens (in coordination with the DPW);
- Responsible for maintaining confidential records and filing reports related to the school lunch program, as required by the Director of Finance, state, and federal government;
- Arrange for substitutes when food service personnel are absent;
- Responsible for the purchase of food commodities;
- Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of food service personnel;
- Provides professional growth for food service personnel with appropriate educational programs and incentives;
- Coordinates the use of food service department facilities and/or equipment by staff or outside groups;
- Obtain bids from vendors for the procurement of food, equipment, and services needed for the department and make recommendations regarding which bids/proposals are in the overall best interest of the department and District;
- Manages the food service department in an efficient manner while following District budgetary guidelines;
- Collaborates with the Superintendent and/or building principal in providing food services for special District or school events; and,
- Performs any and all other duties prescribed by the Director of Finance.
Work Environment
- Spends the majority of the day working in schools;
- Involves travel between schools (all within 1-2 miles) and to meetings outside of the District;
- Minimal physical effort is generally required to perform duties under typical conditions. The Director of Food Services is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, speak, hear, and use hands to operate equipment;
- Able to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds;
- Vision requirements include the ability to read routine and complex documents and to use a computer.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of those in this classification.
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Learn more about Mashpee Public Schools HERE
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Food Services shall be responsible for food service-related business and personnel management. They shall be responsible for supervising, coordinating, evaluating, and directing the work duties of all food service personnel, and the preparation and distribution of high-quality nutritious meals in a clean and safe environment. They shall ensure that the District’s food services program complies with all local, state, and federal agency requirements. They will complete all required reports promptly and accurately and will operate the program efficiently and effectively, in collaboration with each school’s administrators.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- ‘Serv-Safe’ Manager Certification
- A valid Massachusetts Driver’s License
- Training, experience, and ability to direct the total food service operation for the District;
- Knowledge of large quantities, nutritious meal preparation, and menu planning;
- Experience completing accurate state, federal, and local reports on time;
- Maintain confidentiality of student/family, and staff data;
- Effective management, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills;
- Background in dietetics, nutrition education, culinary arts;
- A students-first mindset;
- Proficient with Microsoft and Google Suite products; and, School Cafe Software
- Any additional qualifications set by the District.
- Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
- Cori and fingerprint clearance are required
REPORTS TO: the Director of Finance. The Director of Finance shall complete an annual written evaluation covering the individual’s effectiveness in handling the duties and responsibilities of the position.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Full Time, 200 days;
- 180 of which align with the student school year
- 7.5 hrs a day
- Non Union; Contributing to Barnstable County Retirement Association
- Salary comensorate to experience
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
- Responsible for the preparation of monthly menus–providing high quality, affordable, nutritious food that students will enjoy eating; providing nutritional information on all food items served to comply with requirements/mandates from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Board of Health;
- Responsible for the cleanliness and proper storage of all equipment and the proper handling, serving, and storage of all foods;
- Maintains a monthly inventory of food and supplies in accordance with federal regulations;
- Responsible for the cleanliness of all kitchens (in coordination with the DPW);
- Responsible for maintaining confidential records and filing reports related to the school lunch program, as required by the Director of Finance, state, and federal government;
- Arrange for substitutes when food service personnel are absent;
- Responsible for the purchase of food commodities;
- Responsible for the supervision and evaluation of food service personnel;
- Provides professional growth for food service personnel with appropriate educational programs and incentives;
- Coordinates the use of food service department facilities and/or equipment by staff or outside groups;
- Obtain bids from vendors for the procurement of food, equipment, and services needed for the department and make recommendations regarding which bids/proposals are in the overall best interest of the department and District;
- Manages the food service department in an efficient manner while following District budgetary guidelines;
- Collaborates with the Superintendent and/or building principal in providing food services for special District or school events; and,
- Performs any and all other duties prescribed by the Director of Finance.
Work Environment
- Spends the majority of the day working in schools;
- Involves travel between schools (all within 1-2 miles) and to meetings outside of the District;
- Minimal physical effort is generally required to perform duties under typical conditions. The Director of Food Services is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, speak, hear, and use hands to operate equipment;
- Able to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds;
- Vision requirements include the ability to read routine and complex documents and to use a computer.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of those in this classification.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Learn more about Mashpee Public Schools HERE
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The qualifications that appear most often in food service director jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, hospitality management, or a related field
- Registered Dietitian credential recognized in Massachusetts preferred for clinical settings
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent Massachusetts-recognized food safety credential
- Five or more years of progressive foodservice management or institutional dining experience
- Demonstrated budget management and inventory control experience in a high-volume setting
- Strong knowledge of Massachusetts food code regulations and Department of Public Health standards
Food Service Director Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a food service director in Massachusetts?
Most food service director roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, hospitality, or institutional food management, along with a ServSafe Manager certification recognized by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Healthcare employers often prefer candidates who hold or are eligible for Registered Dietitian credentials through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Progressive experience moving from supervisor to manager to director is the standard path in the state's large hospital and university dining environments.
Which companies hire food service directors in Massachusetts?
Companies currently hiring food service directors in Massachusetts include Wolfoods, Healthcare Services, and Eurest, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of academic medical centers and research universities means contract foodservice companies and large health systems consistently represent the largest share of openings in the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most food service director jobs?
Boston, Chatham, and Dedham lead Massachusetts for food service director openings. Greater Boston dominates because of its dense cluster of teaching hospitals, universities, and corporate headquarters, while Worcester and Springfield generate consistent demand through regional medical centers and community college dining programs that anchor hiring in those markets.
Are there remote food service director jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Food service directors are fundamentally on-site roles that require direct oversight of kitchen operations, staff, and compliance, so most positions require a physical presence. About 0% of food service director openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve regional oversight or consulting functions rather than day-to-day facility management.
How can I get hired as a food service director in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving up through assistant food service manager or dining services supervisor roles at Massachusetts hospital systems or university dining operations, which regularly promote from within. Large employers like Aramark and Sodexo run structured management trainee programs at their Massachusetts accounts. Earning a ServSafe Manager certification and, if targeting healthcare, enrolling in a dietetic technician program at a Massachusetts community college strengthens a candidacy significantly before applying for director-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to food service director jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to food service director jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across healthcare, higher education, and corporate dining. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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