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ASST DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - Wauwatosa School District, WI

Compass Group

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jun 2026

💰 $55,000/yr($50,000/yr – $55,000/yr)

About the role

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance, 401K, PTO

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.

Job Summary

Wauwatosa School District – Assistant Director of Dining Services (WI)

Schools: 17 | Enrollment: ~6,700 students
Reports to: Director of Dining Services

We are seeking an inspirational, kid‑focused Assistant Director of Dining Services to support operations across Wauwatosa School District in Wisconsin. In this highly visible role, you will assist in overseeing day‑to‑day food service operations across 17 schools, ensuring the delivery of nutritious, high‑quality meals that appeal to a diverse student population while maintaining the highest standards for consistency, presentation, food safety, and sanitation. You will help lead and support a team of approximately 50 frontline associates, focusing on talent development, operational excellence, and strong client relationships.

Partnering closely with the Director, management team, and frontline staff, you will support menu planning and execution, drive financial and operational goals, and enhance the student dining experience while minimizing waste. This role offers exceptional work-life balance with a school-based schedule—no nights, weekends, or holidays (**pending the needs of the business)—allowing you to make a meaningful impact while maintaining personal time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Works with the Executive Chef and frontline team in creating nutritious and top quality food.
Implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams.
Maintains excellent relationships with the client.
Manages, trains, and develops associates.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1 to 3 years of food service management experience.
Experience in managment for food service operations.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Financial experience and business acumen skills.
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
Associate’s degree is preferred, not mandatory.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.