Manager of Food & Nutrition Services

Compass Group•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. With over 31,000 associates, Morrison focuses on creating personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to support the healing and health missions of its clients. With over 70 years of experience serving large health systems, Morrison utilizes culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and enhance the healthcare experience. Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work since 2012 and a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization by Training Magazine. The company boasts over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, serving more than 600 million meals annually. This role is for a Patient Services Manager in a 900-bed Acute Care setting in Lexington, KY.

Requirements

Associate degree with one (1) year work experience in food services or related field, or bachelor’s degree in food service technology/management or related field.
Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft office applications, electronic medical record, and diet office systems.

Nice To Haves

Certified Dietary Manager certificate, Registered Diet Technician or Registered Dietitian, preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in food service management preferred in an acute care setting.
ServSafe® certified, desirable.

Responsibilities

Establishes goals and oversees implementation of patient food services needs based upon medical direction and patient population.
Hires, directs, coaches, trains, and develops patient service team members.
Complies with dietary restrictions on special or modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of the diet order limitations.
Ensures patient services staff assists in achieving stated patient satisfaction goals.
Complies with regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
Participates in/ leads patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs.