Dining Services Training and Professional Development Director, K-12 Schools

Job overview

The Dining Services Training and Professional Development Director, K-12 Schools is an onsite, full-time role in Winston-Salem, NC, with a stated annual salary range of $75,000–$85,000. The director supports Chartwells K12 dining operations for a premier K-12 school district and its goal of serving food students enjoy while supporting their health. The role leads employee training, onboarding, safety education, and professional development across the district. Coordinated learning and compliance programs help associates deliver consistent service and maintain food safety and operational standards.

What you'll do

• Coordinate and administer training platforms and track completion
• partner with field training teams to align programs
• oversee onboarding and in-service training
• schedule and monitor food safety and certification training, including ServSafe
• plan and communicate field training
• lead safety training, compliance, and accident prevention initiatives
• support customer satisfaction, employee engagement, operational efficiency, and financial performance
• ensure adherence to quality, safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• build relationships with clients, school administrators, associates, and community stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dining services director

training and professional development

k-12 schools

full-time

winston-salem nc

chartwells k12

employee training

food safety

servsafe

onboarding

$75k–$85k/year

no on-call

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• retirement plan
• paid time off
• holiday time off
• shopping and discount programs
• wellness programs
• identity theft protection
• pet insurance
• commuter benefits
• EAP
• flexible spending accounts
• paid parental leave
• personal leave.

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, with equivalent experience considered. The posting prefers five or more years of foodservice management experience and experience leading training, onboarding, and safety programs.

About the employer

Chartwells K12 is hiring for this role. Industry: Food Service Contractors. Sector: 72.