SYSTEMS DIR I - LAFAYETTE, LA
About The Position
The System Director of Dining Services is a key leadership position directly responsible for the successful operation of multiple Food & Nutrition Services in more than one Acute Care Hospital in a given geography. Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. The company's purpose is to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served. For over 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise, empowering and uplifting its team members through collaboration and a commitment to achieving unlimited potential.
Requirements
- Nine plus years of direct foodservice operational management experience with 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 communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels
- Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
- Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
- ServSafe® Certified
Nice To Haves
- B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus seven years of directly related experience preferred
- Minimum of seven plus years of hospital or adult home/care experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
- Previous experience in foodservice management operations of multi-unit acute care hospitals highly desirable
- Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
- Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian preferred
Responsibilities
- Ensures client, customer service/satisfaction with efficient cost effective management meeting and exceeding stated expectations at all sites
- Manages all foodservice-related activities, including patient care, non-patient care (retail, cafeteria, catering etc), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all hospital-related activities at all sites
- Oversees systems and processes to ensure the strategic and operational objectives of the client for the system are met
- Visits patients on an assigned nursing unit or area and helps ensure that every patient is visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stay.
- Leads team of Directors within the system
- Manages system budget
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identify Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Legal Services
- Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
