Patient Dining Manager

Compass Group•Jackson, MS

1d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Patient Dining Services Manager to lead our Patient Services Team in an award winning Acute Care hospital in Jackson, MS. Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Requirements

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in culinary, hospitality, food service technology/management or related field
Minimum of two years of experience in food service management preferred, in an acute care setting, high end hotels, resorts, hospitality or customer service
Possess the necessary skills to effectively utilize Microsoft office applications, electronic medical record, and diet office systems

Nice To Haves

ServSafe® certified, desirable
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) preferred

Responsibilities

Establishes goals and oversees implementation of patient food services needs based upon medical direction and patient population. Patient census is usually around 340.
Hires, directs, coaches, trains, and develops patient service supervisors and 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