Asst Food Service Director
Madison, MSFull-timeup to $55K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
Elior Independent School Dining is seeking an experienced, motivated assistant foodservice director for its Madison, Mississippi team. The role assists with overseeing culinary, safety and sanitation, and account operations. The assistant director will recruit, train, and retain staff; support high-quality food and friendly service; and help ensure the business operates professionally, efficiently, and profitably.
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Full job description
Asst Food Service Director
Job Reference Number: 44311
Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite
Segment: Education
Brand: Elior-Independent-School-Dining
Location: Madison Ridgeland Academy
The Role at a glance:
We are looking to add an experienced, motivated assistant foodservice director to our Elior Independent School Dining team in Madison, MS. As an assistant food service director, you will have the opportunity to assist with overseeing all culinary, safety and sanitation, and operations functions for the account.
What you'll be doing:
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Recruiting, training, and retaining a large staffing team, including chefs, cashiers, baristas, cooks, and catering teams.
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Ensuring that the operation delivers high quality food and friendly service.
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Ensuring that the business runs in a professional, efficient, and profitable manner.
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Demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills with all employees.
What we're looking for:
Must-haves:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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At least two years’ experience in a supervisory role.
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At least two years’ foodservice experience.
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Proven track record of financial responsibility.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong customer service skills.
Nice-to-haves:
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ServSafe Manager certification.
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Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree.
Where you'll be working:
Madison Ridgeland Academy
Compensation Range
Up to $55,000 / year based on experience.
Our Benefits:
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Medical (FT Employees)
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Dental
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Vision
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Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
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Discount Program
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Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
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EAP
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401k
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Sick Time
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Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
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Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
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Paid Time Off
About Elior Independent School Dining:
Elior Independent School Dining partners with schools to create thoughtful, student-focused dining experiences that go beyond the plate. We serve as an extension of your campus, tailoring our programs to reflect your school’s unique culture and mission. With a strong focus on well-being and community, we provide expert service, culinary creativity, and a personal touch that supports students’ growth and success.
About Elior-North America:
Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.
At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you’ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.
Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.
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How this job compares
Set against the 445 open Food Service Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingup to $55K/yr
- US median$70–84K/yr305 salary ranges
- US median$19–21/hr52 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 445 open Food Service Management jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Food Service Management postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (321 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 102 of the 445 open Food Service Management jobs (23%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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