Food Service Director Jobs in Virginia
Food Service Director jobs in Virginia are actively in demand, with the strongest concentration in healthcare systems, K-12 and higher education, and government and military food service operations. Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach anchor the bulk of hiring, with major employers like Sodexo, Aramark, and Inova Health System maintaining consistent openings across the state. Contract management, healthcare nutrition compliance, and large-scale institutional operations are the most sought-after specializations right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- 5111924
- Goochland, Virginia, United States, 23063
- State Farm Complex
- Food Services
- Public Safety
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Closing at: Sep 25 2026 - 23:55 EDT
- Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Title: Food Operations Director: State Farm Correctional Center #00005
State Role Title: Food Service Manager III
Hiring Range: $59,755.00 - $97,994.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: State Farm Correctional Center
Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Directs a comprehensive food service program for a major institution. Supervises staff and inmates in food preparation and serving to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and security regulations. Responsible for ordering and receiving food products, equipment and other supplies as needed while maintaining an accurate inventory system. Submits budget proposals and is responsible for authorized expenditures of allotted funds.
Minimum Qualifications
Working knowledge of food service management, sanitation practices and procedures. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. Skilled in the operation of food service equipment. Demonstrated ability to prepare nutritional meals. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels to include management, staff, and inmates.
Additional Considerations
Certified Dietary Manager Certification. Advance Knowledge in food science or related field. Food service experience working in a large correctional, educational, hospital or similar institutional environment. Working knowledge of Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Food Service Operations, Policies and Procedures. Prefer working knowledge of VADOC Food Service Operations, Policies and Procedures.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program | Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-598-5503
Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
- 5111924
- Goochland, Virginia, United States, 23063
- State Farm Complex
- Food Services
- Public Safety
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Closing at: Sep 25 2026 - 23:55 EDT
- Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Title: Food Operations Director: State Farm Correctional Center #00005
State Role Title: Food Service Manager III
Hiring Range: $59,755.00 - $97,994.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: State Farm Correctional Center
Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Directs a comprehensive food service program for a major institution. Supervises staff and inmates in food preparation and serving to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and security regulations. Responsible for ordering and receiving food products, equipment and other supplies as needed while maintaining an accurate inventory system. Submits budget proposals and is responsible for authorized expenditures of allotted funds.
Minimum Qualifications
Working knowledge of food service management, sanitation practices and procedures. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. Skilled in the operation of food service equipment. Demonstrated ability to prepare nutritional meals. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels to include management, staff, and inmates.
Additional Considerations
Certified Dietary Manager Certification. Advance Knowledge in food science or related field. Food service experience working in a large correctional, educational, hospital or similar institutional environment. Working knowledge of Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Food Service Operations, Policies and Procedures. Prefer working knowledge of VADOC Food Service Operations, Policies and Procedures.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program | Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-598-5503
Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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The qualifications that appear most often in food service director jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in food service management, dietetics, nutrition, or a related field
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian credential preferred or required
- Five or more years of food service management experience in healthcare or institutional settings
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale kitchen operations, staff scheduling, and vendor contracts
- Strong knowledge of HACCP food safety standards and Virginia Department of Health regulations
- Proficiency with food service software platforms and budget management in high-volume environments
Food Service Director Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a food service director in Virginia?
Most food service director roles in Virginia require a bachelor's degree in food service management, nutrition, or hospitality, combined with several years of progressive management experience. Healthcare and long-term care employers typically require or strongly prefer the Certified Dietary Manager credential, administered through the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals. Virginia does not mandate a separate state license for the role itself, but facilities licensed by the Virginia Department of Health must comply with state food safety and staffing standards.
Which companies hire food service directors in Virginia?
Companies currently hiring food service directors in Virginia include Aramark, Healthcare Services, and Virginia Department of Corrections, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's dense concentration of hospital systems, university dining programs, and federal and military installations makes it one of the more consistent states for food service director openings year-round.
Which Virginia cities have the most food service director jobs?
Arlington, Goochland, and Norfolk lead Virginia for food service director openings. Northern Virginia's volume reflects its proximity to federal agencies, large healthcare campuses, and corporate headquarters, while Richmond's openings are driven by hospital networks and university dining programs, and Virginia Beach attracts postings from military dining operations and regional hospitality groups along the coast.
Are there remote food service director jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of food service director openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, since the role is fundamentally hands-on and requires physical oversight of kitchen staff, equipment, and daily service. The portions of the work most likely to be done remotely include menu planning, vendor negotiations, compliance reporting, and administrative budget management.
How can I get hired as a food service director in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a food service supervisor or assistant director role within a large institutional setting, then building toward the director title. Large Virginia employers like hospital systems and university dining programs regularly hire food service supervisors and cafeteria managers who have completed a culinary or food management associate degree or certificate. Earning the Certified Dietary Manager credential while working in an entry-level role signals readiness for director-level responsibility and gives candidates a clear edge in Virginia healthcare hiring.
Where can I find and apply to food service director jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to food service director jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and preferred setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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