ASSOC, DIR - CENTRACARE-Paynesville MN
About The Position
The Associate Director of Food and Nutritional Services assists with the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services in an acute care hospital. The role assists in managing all foodservice-related activities, including patient care, retail and cafeteria services, catering, quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and other hospital-related activities. It is suited to an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who continually seeks better ways to conduct business. The Associate Director helps ensure client and customer satisfaction and efficient, cost-effective management. The position directs and conducts safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs; maintains relationships with patients, the client, and other hospital departments; and promotes the professional growth and development of the team. The role also helps foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the food-service department with the facility’s operations plan.
Requirements
- Minimum of one to three years of hospital or adult home/care experience, depending on formal degree or training.
- Three to five years of direct foodservice operational management experience, including 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 written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
- Proficient computer skills.
- ServSafe® Certified.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Food Services Technology/Management or a related field, or an Associate of Arts degree plus three years of directly related experience.
- Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian.
- Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in operating Food & Nutrition Services in an acute care hospital.
- Assist with foodservice-related activities, including patient care, retail, cafeteria, catering, quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and hospital-related activities.
- Help ensure client and customer satisfaction and efficient, cost-effective management.
- Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
- Maintain excellent relationships with patients, the client, and other hospital departments.
- Promote the professional growth and development of the team.
- Help foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the food-service department with the facility plan of operations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- 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
- 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
