ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - PASCAGOULA,

Compass Group

15d

About The Position

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served. For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential. Job Summary: This 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.

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
Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of hospital or adult home/care experience depending upon formal degree or training
Three (3) to five (5) years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
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

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.