Food Service Director Jobs in Mississippi
Food Service Director jobs in Mississippi are open across Biloxi, Jackson, and New Albany and other Mississippi metros, with employers like Wendy's, McDonald's, and Starbucks hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Food Services-Lead
Job ID: 000FXE
Gilmore Amory
Support Services - FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES
Full Time - Variable
Posting Description
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Food Services Lead at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for leading provision of high quality, cost-efficient food service, including ensuring all sanitation standards remain met and assisting roles as needed to drive efficient service. This role collaborates with the area Assistant Director or Manager and utilizes strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills to coordinate daily department activities, develop team members, compile data and reporting, monitor inventory, and complete other operational activities with efficient use of time and budget to ensure a safe, compliant, and quality food service experience.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Basic Requirements:
- Leads staff to ensure safe, cost-effective, and quality food services;
- Ensures proper training of staff to perform with high-quality standards in the manager’s absence;
- Provides positive leadership to staff to meet Hospital’s & Department goals & objectives;
- Demonstrates adherence to NMHS’ Mission, Vision, and Values Statement & to Service Excellence Standards and serves as a role model to staff.
Communications:
- Assists in all written and oral communications regarding operations and schedule changes;
- Participates in training and Inservice Education;
- Coordinates all internal and external customer services to best meet the needs of customers;
- Assists in compiling and submitting data and reports appropriately and on a timely basis;
- Communicates effectively and timely with all internal & external customers.
Budget:
- Participates in meeting budget and works with staff towards the most efficient use of food and supplies;
- Assists in appropriately ordering and storing food/supplies to control costs and minimize waste;
- Assists in prioritizing, delegating, scheduling, & evaluating work & staff assignments for maximum efficiencies;
- Utilizes FNS order guides and menus.
Safe Food Handling & Sanitation:
- Leads staff to follow proper food safety procedures and proper documentation of required monitors;
- Actively participates in FNS’s HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) Program;
- Coordinates/participates in cleaning & sanitation of assigned areas to meet the State Health Standards;
- Maintains assigned HACCP monitors and all other departmental documents.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. Required
Licenses and Certifications
Work Experience
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable of Food Service Health Code Regulations and of kitchen sanitation, cleaning, and safety
- Demonstrates ability to analyze and solve basic arithmetic problems.
- Possesses knowledge of receiving, storage, issuing and inventory controls
- Exhibits ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Exhibits ability to speak and read English.
- Remains customer oriented and able to deal effectively with internal and external customers.
- Possesses basic computer knowledge.
- Identifies as a self-starter and possesses the ability to work independently, without direct supervision.
- Demonstrates good work habits (punctual, utilizes time wisely)
- Presents a professional appearance follow the uniform & grooming guidelines: ensure that staff does the same.
- Consistently seeks to improve services and products and solicit customer's feedback.
- Organizes their assigned areas to meet expense limitations and exceed their customers’ needs.
- Interacts with all internal and external customers to provide high quality customers services in a timely manner.
- Resolves customer complaints appropriately, timely and effectively.
- Interfaces effectively with all assigned and managerial staff. Works well with others and on their own.
- Leads and works cooperatively with fellow team members to ensure positive and productive work atmosphere.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing: Constantly
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Rarely
- Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Frequently
- Reaching/Over Head Work: Frequently
- Grasping: Frequently
- Speaking: Occasionally
- Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations: Frequently
Benefits Available
- Continuing Education
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
- Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- License + Certification Reimbursement
- Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Other:
- Early Access to Earned Wages
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Away
- Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Requirements
No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.
Education
You must have the following education to apply:
You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher
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Food Service Director Job Market in Mississippi
A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Wendy's91

- McDonald's21

- Starbucks20

- Belterra Resort Indiana13

- KFC11

Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage159
- Hospitality & Tourism19
- Retail15
- Distribution & Wholesale6
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food service director jobs across Mississippi.
- Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, food service management, or a related field
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Five or more years of food service management experience in a healthcare or institutional setting
- Demonstrated experience managing food and labor budgets in high-volume operations
- Proficiency with food service management software such as Computrition, CBORD, or similar platforms
- Registered Dietitian credential preferred or required for clinical food service director roles
Food Service Director Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How many food service director jobs are there in Mississippi?
There are 202+ food service director openings in Mississippi on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Biloxi, Jackson, and New Albany. New positions post regularly as employers across Mississippi hire.
How much do food service directors make in Mississippi?
Food service directors in Mississippi earn a median of about $59,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,400 for the lowest 10% to over $89,700 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Mississippi cities have the most food service director jobs?
Biloxi, Jackson, and New Albany have the most food service director openings in Mississippi right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire food service directors in Mississippi?
Employers hiring food service directors in Mississippi include Wendy's, McDonald's, and Starbucks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote food service director jobs in Mississippi?
Yes. About 0% of food service director openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Mississippi metros.
How do I apply for food service director jobs in Mississippi?
You can apply to food service director jobs in Mississippi directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Mississippi location, then apply to each one that fits.
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