Associate Director of Food and Nutrition Services
About The Position
Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. With more than 31,000 associates, Morrison leverages the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés, advancing the healing and healthful missions of its clients. The company has been serving health systems for over 70 years, utilizing culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. Recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and a Training Magazine Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization, Morrison employs over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, serving more than 600 million meals annually. This leadership position is responsible for assisting in the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services in an Acute Care Hospital. The Associate Director will help oversee all foodservice-related activities, including patient care, non-patient care (retail, cafeteria, coffee shop, catering), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and other hospital-related activities. This role is ideal for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager seeking continuous improvement.
Requirements
- B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus three (3) years of directly related experience
- 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
- 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
- Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of Compass Group experience is preferred - hospital, senior living, higher education, K12 sector experience is preferred
- Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
Responsibilities
- Assist to 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
- Assist in fostering strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the food-service department with the facility plan of operations
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
