FOOD OPERATIONS MANAGER
About The Position
Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members. Job SummaryThe Food Operations Manager supports both culinary production and retail cafeteria dining operations within an acute‑care facility. This role works closely with the Executive Chef and Senior Director to ensure smooth daily operations, high‑quality food production, and excellent customer service across our retail café (open daily, 6 AM–2 PM) and weekday coffee shop (7 AM–4 PM). The position also provides oversight for storeroom functions and assists with culinary tasks as needed. The ideal candidate brings a blend of culinary experience, operational leadership, and strong technical skills to manage scheduling, ordering, inventory, and foodservice software systems in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
Nice To Haves
- A.S. degree or equivalent experience
- Kitchen management experience
- High‑volume or institutional foodservice experience preferred
- Catering experience a plus
- Strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and foodservice software
- Willingness to participate in customer satisfaction initiatives
- ServSafe certification highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the retail café and coffee shop
- Support culinary production and assist the Executive Chef as needed
- Manage staff scheduling, ordering, and inventory for retail and storeroom areas
- Utilize foodservice software, apps, and Microsoft Office tools
- Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and quality standards
- Assist with catering and special events
- Support leadership with additional duties as assigned
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
