Food Service Director Jobs in South Carolina
Food Service Director jobs in South Carolina are concentrated in healthcare systems, K-12 and higher education, and large hospitality and corrections food service contracts, with openings at both unit-level manager and multi-site director levels. Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville account for the heaviest hiring, where institutions like Prisma Health, the Medical University of South Carolina, and Aramark's South Carolina accounts maintain consistent demand. The most in-demand specialties are healthcare nutrition management, school nutrition program compliance, and contract food service operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.
Work Location: On-site
BENEFITS:
✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
$45,000.00/year
The Assistant Food Service Director works with the Food Service Director to plan activities associated with running a large food service operation with one or more production kitchens. The Assistant Food Service Director is also responsible for supervising a group of food service workers that are involved with the preparation and distribution of food in the kitchen.
You will work onsite inside a jail/correctional facility. You will report to a Food Service Director.
- Passionate about food and service
- Experience with food handling regulations
- Desire to always learn more
- Work as a team member
- Adapt to changes quickly
- A strong leader and coach
- Responsible for the guidance, training, and management of the facility food service operation.
- You will hire, orient, train and issues corrective action (when applicable) to team members.
- Develop positive connections with clients requires communicating with them.
- Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan.
- Maintain accuracy of inventory in advance preparation of planned menu schedule.
- Ensure that food items are stored properly.
- Maintain all serving schedules to ensure all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental guidelines.
- Maintain a sanitary environment following food service and Health Department codes and regulations.
- Responsible for any state or other inspection of food service operation.
- Other responsibilities as determined by our needs.
- High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Two years of management or supervisory experience in a food service position.
- Three years of experience working in food service.
- ServSafe Certification.
- Must have experience with purchasing, inventory, ordering and receiving.
- Experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
- Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and with food service management systems.
- We prefer prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.
We are proud to be a military and veteran friendly employer.
Work Location: On-site
BENEFITS:
✅ Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
$45,000.00/year
The Assistant Food Service Director works with the Food Service Director to plan activities associated with running a large food service operation with one or more production kitchens. The Assistant Food Service Director is also responsible for supervising a group of food service workers that are involved with the preparation and distribution of food in the kitchen.
You will work onsite inside a jail/correctional facility. You will report to a Food Service Director.
- Passionate about food and service
- Experience with food handling regulations
- Desire to always learn more
- Work as a team member
- Adapt to changes quickly
- A strong leader and coach
- Responsible for the guidance, training, and management of the facility food service operation.
- You will hire, orient, train and issues corrective action (when applicable) to team members.
- Develop positive connections with clients requires communicating with them.
- Oversee the appropriate quantities of food are prepared and served according to facility or site plan.
- Maintain accuracy of inventory in advance preparation of planned menu schedule.
- Ensure that food items are stored properly.
- Maintain all serving schedules to ensure all food items are served per menu specifications in a safe and appropriate manner according to departmental guidelines.
- Maintain a sanitary environment following food service and Health Department codes and regulations.
- Responsible for any state or other inspection of food service operation.
- Other responsibilities as determined by our needs.
- High School Diploma or GED and/or equivalent experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Two years of management or supervisory experience in a food service position.
- Three years of experience working in food service.
- ServSafe Certification.
- Must have experience with purchasing, inventory, ordering and receiving.
- Experience managing and applying kitchen sanitation and safety standards and methods.
- Knowledge of basic accounting and mathematical abilities to complete necessary reports.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and with food service management systems.
- We prefer prior institutional food service or restaurant experience.
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What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food service director jobs across South Carolina.
- Active ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent credential recognized in South Carolina
- Bachelor's degree in dietetics, food science, hospitality management, or a related field
- Registered Dietitian credential preferred for healthcare and clinical food service roles
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale food service operations or multiple units
- Proficiency in food cost control, budgeting, and financial reporting
- Working knowledge of DHEC food safety regulations and South Carolina inspection standards
Food Service Director Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a food service director in South Carolina?
Most food service director positions in South Carolina require a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, hospitality management, or a related field combined with progressive supervisory experience in food service. Healthcare roles often prefer or require Registered Dietitian credentials, earned through an accredited dietetic internship and the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam. All candidates should hold a current ServSafe Manager certification, which satisfies South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control food safety requirements.
Which companies hire food service directors in South Carolina?
South Carolina food service director roles are posted by Trinity Services Group, Aramark, and Wolfoods and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, school districts, and contract management companies tied to South Carolina's major metros tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
Which South Carolina cities have the most food service director jobs?
Columbia, Easley, and Roebuck have the most food service director openings in South Carolina. Columbia leads because of its dense concentration of state government facilities, Prisma Health campuses, and the University of South Carolina, while Charleston's growth in both healthcare and hospitality drives demand there, and Greenville's expanding hospital network and corporate headquarters support a strong regional market.
Are there remote food service director jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of food service director openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, facility-based nature of most director roles. The portions of the job most likely to be performed remotely are menu planning, vendor contract management, and compliance reporting for multi-site contract operations.
How can I get hired as a food service director in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a food service supervisor or assistant director role at a South Carolina school district, hospital, or contract company, then building toward the director title. Sodexo and Aramark both operate apprentice and management training tracks at their South Carolina accounts. Earning a ServSafe Manager certification and, for healthcare settings, beginning a dietetic internship through a South Carolina-accredited program strengthens candidacy significantly for candidates without years of director-level experience.
Where can I find and apply to food service director jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to food service director jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current South Carolina openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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