Associate Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Compass Group•Beaver Dam, WI

7h•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually. Job Summary This leadership position assists with the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services for a 30-Bed Acute Care Hospital with a 60 Bed Long Term Care unit. This also provides homebound meals as well as meals for 2 Community Based Senior Residential Facilities. There is a Retail Cafe on-site along with catering services. 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 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

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

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.

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)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.