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Food Service Director needed in Appleton area

TaherAppleton, WIApril 14th, 2026
Do you have hospitality experience, knowledge about current eating trends and have a passion for quality service and love kids? If you said yes, we want to speak to you! Taher, Inc. is a family owned and operated, chef-driven, food service management company providing K-12 school lunch management, campus dining, senior dining, corporate dining and catering, and vending and office beverage services to clients in our growing nationwide footprint. Taher, Inc. maintains a consistent presence in Food Service Management's Top 25 companies. We are adding an energetic, knowledgeable Assistant Food Service Director to work in a K-12 school lunch program. You will be responsible fo assisting with client and community relationships, budgets, and P&L. Your culinary knowledge to oversee kitchen production will be impressive, as well as your meal production skills. As our dedicated A Player, you must be highly motivated, community/service minded, and detailed oriented with strong analytical skills. With your integrity and strong work ethic, you will serve as a positive role model. As our Assistant Food Service Director, you will with with the Food Serice director to be engaged in daily "hands-on" management and training of the kitchen staff. Due to your exemplary customer service skills, you will enjoy developing and growing client and customer relationships Additional responsibilities include: Developing menus to fit the needs of the community Implementing and maintaining HACCP standards Providing outstanding catering events Communicating clearly, professionally and effectively Delivering budgeted financial results Creating a positive team environment Managing ordering and inventory Leading daily production Overseeing cash management Engaging in regular client interaction Requirements: You must have 3 years of previous experience in a similar position with an associate degree in hospitality/dietetics. In our fast paced environment, you will need to possess strong multi-tasking, kitchen/office organizational skills, as well as effective communication (oral and written) skills. It's rewarding to see people enjoy well-prepared meals and to know you were integral to the process. Apply today! Additional requirements include: Must have ServSafe certification Ability to manage food cost Must have P&L experience Ability to manage a staff Proficient computer skills Catering experience, a plus Must pass a background check EOE/AA #INDS