Associate Director - Bel Air, MD
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 overseeing foodservice 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. The position is suited to an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who continually seeks better ways to conduct business. The Associate Director supports client and customer satisfaction and efficient, cost-effective management. The role also helps maintain strong relationships with patients, the client, and other hospital departments; supports team members’ professional growth and development; and helps integrate the foodservice department with the facility’s plan of operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Services Technology/Management or a related field, or an associate degree plus three years of directly related experience.
- Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian credential.
- 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.
- Computer proficiency required for success in the role.
- ServSafe® certification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist with foodservice-related activities for patient care and non-patient services, including retail, cafeteria, and catering.
- Assist with 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 relationships with patients, the client, and other hospital departments.
- Promote the professional growth and development of the team.
- Foster strong interdepartmental relations and integrate the foodservice department with the facility’s plan of operations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 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)
- Potential eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time-off benefits under applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
