Associate Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Compass Group•Louisville, KY

6d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

This leadership position assists the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services in a 500-bed 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.

Requirements

Minimum of 4-5 years of food service management experience, preferably in healthcare, seniors, higher education or another high-volume setting
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

Ensure client, customer satisfaction and efficient cost effective management.
Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
Maintain excellent relationships with patients and the Client, as well as other departments within the Hospital.
Promote the professional growth and development of their team of 5 salaried managers and 50 associates.
Assist in fostering strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the food-service department with the facility plan of operations.