Associate Director of Dining

Compass Group•Saint Louis, MO

59d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

This leadership position assists the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services in an Acute Care Hospital in St. Louis. The Associate Director of Food and Nutritional Services will oversee project management and assist in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities; including patient care, non-patient care (retail, cafeteria, catering etc), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, project management 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.

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Project Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus three (3) years of directly related experience
Certified Dietary Manager certificate preferred
Minimum of Three (3) to five (5) years of direct foodservice operational management in a hospital, senior living or restaurant
Project Management experience
Inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
Proficient computer skills required to be successful
ServSafe® Certified

Responsibilities

Assists to ensure client, customer satisfaction and efficient cost effective management.
Directs and conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs; while maintaining excellent relationships with patients and the Client, as well as other departments within the Hospital.
Responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of their team.
Assists in fostering strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the food-service department with the facility plan of operations.