ASSOC, DIR I - NEW BRAUNFELS, TX

Compass Group • New Braunfels, TX

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About The Position

The Associate Director assists with the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services in an acute care hospital. The role supports foodservice-related activities across patient care and non-patient services, including retail, cafeteria, and catering, as well as quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and other hospital-related activities. This is an opportunity for 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 strong relationships with patients, the client, and other hospital departments; and promotes the professional growth and development of the team. The role also helps foster interdepartmental relationships and integrate the foodservice department into the facility’s plan of operations.

Requirements

• 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

• B.S. degree in Food Services Technology/Management or a related field, or an A.A. degree plus three years of directly related experience.
• Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian.
• 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services in an acute care hospital.
• Assist with foodservice activities for patient care and non-patient services, including retail, cafeteria, and catering.
• Support quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and other hospital-related activities.
• Help ensure client and customer satisfaction and efficient, cost-effective management.
• Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
• Maintain strong relationships with patients, the client, and other hospital departments.
• Promote the professional growth and development of the team.
• Help foster strong interdepartmental relationships and integrate the foodservice department with the facility plan of operations.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• For full-time positions: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed