ASSOC, DIR II- CENTRAL MN

Compass Group•Central, MN

About The Position

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today! great people. great services. great results. Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.Job SummaryThis leadership position assists the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services in an Acute Care Hospital. The Associate Director of Food and Nutritional Services will assist in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities; including patient care, non-patient care (retail, cafeteria, catering etc), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control and all hospital-related activities. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business. Key Responsibilities: The Associate Director assists to ensure client, customer satisfaction and efficient cost effective management. You will direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs; while maintaining excellent relationships with patients and the Client, as well as other departments within the Hospital. The Associate Director is also responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of their team. In addition; you will assist in fostering strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the food-service department with the facility plan of operations.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Three (3) to five (5) years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
Proficient computer skills required to be successful
ServSafe® Certified

Nice To Haves

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus three (3) years of directly related experience
Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian, preferred
Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of hospital or adult home/care experience depending upon formal degree or training
Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable

Responsibilities

The Associate Director assists to ensure client, customer satisfaction and efficient cost effective management.
You will direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs; while maintaining excellent relationships with patients and the Client, as well as other departments within the Hospital.
The Associate Director is also responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of their team.
you will assist in fostering strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the food-service department with the facility plan of operations.