Food and Nutrition Services Manager

Compass Group•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Patient Dining Services Manager to lead a 35-member Patient Services Team in a 425-bed acute care setting in Jackson, Mississippi. The manager oversees patient food services based on medical direction and the needs of the patient population, while ensuring meals meet diet-order guidelines and patient preferences. The role also supports patient satisfaction and quality improvement and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, facility confidentiality standards, HIPAA regulations, and patient-rights policies. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with one weekend per month. The listed salary is $70,000–$75,000, with relocation assistance available. Morrison Healthcare is part of Compass Group USA and provides food and nutrition services to hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide.

Requirements

Associate degree and one year of work experience in food services or a related field, or a bachelor's degree in food service technology, management, or a related field.
At least one year of food service management experience is preferred, particularly in acute care, healthcare, or senior living.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office applications, an electronic medical record, and diet office systems.

Nice To Haves

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification preferred.
ServSafe certification desirable.
At least one year of food service management experience, preferably in an acute care, healthcare, or senior living setting.

Responsibilities

Establish goals and oversee implementation of patient food services based on medical direction and the patient population.
Hire, direct, coach, train, and develop patient service and dish room team members.
Ensure special or modified diets comply with dietary restrictions while meeting patient food preferences within the limitations of diet orders.
Ensure patient services staff contribute to stated patient satisfaction goals.
Comply with regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting-agency requirements, as well as facility confidentiality, HIPAA, and patient-rights policies.
Participate in or lead patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility-wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs.