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DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - K12 North Central Park Schools, Rockville, IN

Compass Group

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Jun 2026

💰 $65,000/yr($60,000/yr – $65,000/yr)

About the role

Salary: $60,000-$65,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus incentive up to 15%, 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

Ready to spice up your career and lead with purpose? Chartwells K12 is on the hunt for a high-energy, people-loving Director of Dining Services to take charge of school dining across North Central Parke Schools located in Rockville, IN. You’ll be the heartbeat of food service for over 1,300 students across four schools, building a positive culture from the ground up, and jumping in wherever needed, from training and team-building to HR and finances (yes, even invoicing!). This role is boots-on-the-ground and client-facing, so you’ll need to be comfortable taking the lead and passionate about being visible, hands-on, and fully engaged. If you are a strong leader with a knack for numbers, a passion for people, and a love for food that fuels futures—plus, you’re into no nights, weekends, or holidays—this is your moment.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Lead, mentor, and inspire a solid frontline associates
•    Drive critical initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and increase profitability.
•    Recruit, train, and develop top talent within the organization.
•    Oversees the annual budget and control costs.
•    Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
•    Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and associates.
•    Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient functioning of a dining service operation.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Minimum of an Associate's degree in Food Services/Management/Hospitality/Culinary/Nutrition necessary or equivalent experience preferred.**
•    Three plus years of foodservice management experience, prefers K12.
•    Knowledge of high-volume food production is preferred.
•    Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience.
•    Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
•    Proficiency in computer skills.

Apply to Chartwells Schools today!

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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.