Food Service Manager – School Dining Program

Food Service Manager – School Dining Program

We’re looking for a Food Service Manager who’s passionate about great food, great people, and creating a welcoming dining experience for students and faculty.

In this role, you’ll oversee the day to day culinary operation, bring creativity to a fully kosher-certified program, and build a welcoming dining experience for students and faculty. If you are creative, have strong operational knowledge, and enjoy hands-on team leadership this is the perfect opportunity.

You’ll report to the General Manager and serve as the operational lead for the school – balancing flavour, fun, and flawless execution in a warm, community-centered environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver consistently nutritious, kosher meals while always providing warm, friendly service
• Ensure full compliance with Kosher Check standards as administered by the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of British Columbia (BCK)
• Ensure all food production, service, storage, and procurement comply with kosher laws and standards in a fully kosher-certified kitchen
• Conduct regular inspections to confirm proper separation of meat, dairy, and pareve items; appropriate cleaning and koshering procedures; and correct labelling and handling throughout the facility
• Act as the primary point of contact with the certifying rabbinical authority, supporting site visits, facilitating compliance reviews, and maintaining required kosher documentation
• Train and support team members in kosher procedures including proper separation of meat, dairy and pareve items, and correct implementation of koshering and cleaning processes
• Bring food, service, and safety programs to life every day
• Grow the catering side of the business for school events and special community occasions
• Oversee production, merchandising, quality control, labour management, scheduling, staffing, and training
• Coach and develop your team using Aramark’s Service Excellence platform
• Maintain exceptional sanitation and food safety standards
• Manage financial performance to meet company and client goals
• Build and manage budgets, forecasts, and business plans
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Maintain records that meet Aramark and government requirements
• Support Marketing initiatives, HR programs, and overall site culture
• Champion Aramark’s policies, procedures, and Health & Safety standards
  
  Qualifications
•  Previous experience working in a kosher-certified food service environment is strongly preferred
• A diploma or degree in Hospitality Management (or related field) is an asset
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a similar operation is an asset
• Strong leadership and organizational skills you know how to bring out the best in a team
• Solid analytical, planning, and financial management abilities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients, the school community, and colleagues

Minimum 5 Years Experience

Compensation Data
Salary Range (based on experience): $53,045 – $65,776 CAD per year