ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOOD AND NUTRTION
Position Title: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Pay Grade: 14
Reports To: RDO
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000
Other Forms of Compensation: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IF OUTSIDE THE AREA
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.
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Job Summary
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Concord, NC | Relocation Assistance Available
Bring your leadership skills to a high-profile healthcare operation where you can make an immediate impact, develop a talented team, and help shape the future of Food & Nutrition Services.
This position is located in Concord, NC. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates living outside the area.
JOB SUMMARY:
As the Associate Director of Food & Nutrition Services, you will help lead the successful operation of foodservice within a busy acute-care hospital. You will support patient dining, retail and cafeteria operations, catering, quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and other hospital-related services.
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, improving operations, and continually finding better ways to serve patients, guests, and hospital partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help lead daily Food & Nutrition Services operations
- Ensure excellent service and satisfaction for patients, guests, and the hospital client
- Support patient dining, retail, cafeteria, and catering operations
- Manage safety, sanitation, infection-control, and maintenance programs
- Assist with budgets, cost controls, purchasing, and inventory
- Build strong relationships with hospital leadership and other departments
- Coach, develop, and motivate the foodservice team
- Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and the overall customer experience
- Help integrate Food & Nutrition Services into the hospital’s overall plan of operations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Foodservice Management or a related field, or an associate degree with three years of directly related experience
- Certified Dietary Manager or Registered Dietitian preferred
- One to three years of hospital, senior-living, or related healthcare experience, depending on education and training
- Three to five years of foodservice operations management experience
- Experience with purchasing, inventory, budgets, and cost controls
- Strong knowledge of food quality, production, sanitation, catering trends, and presentation
- Previous P&L accountability or contract foodservice experience is preferred
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong financial and analytical abilities
- Proficient computer skills
- ServSafe® certification
If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a meaningful difference in a growing healthcare operation, we want to hear from you.
Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!
Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA
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Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic 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)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1565751
Morrison Healthcare
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