Associate Director

About This Role

This leadership position assists the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services within an Acute Care Hospital. The Associate Director of Food and Nutritional Services will assist in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities, including patient care, non-patient care (retail, cafeteria, catering etc.), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all hospital-related activities. This role is an exciting opportunity for an energetic entrepreneurial manager constantly seeking a better way to conduct business.

Responsibilities

• Assist to ensure client, customer satisfaction and efficient cost-effective management
• Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs
• Maintain excellent relationships with patients and the Client, as well as other departments within the Hospital
• Promote the professional growth and development of their team
• Assist in fostering strong inter-departmental relations
• Integrate the food-service department with the facility plan of operations

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus three (3) years of directly related experience
• Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of hospital or adult home/care experience depending upon formal degree or training
• Three (3) to five (5) 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
• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
• Proficient computer skills
• ServSafe® Certified

Nice to have:

• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience

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)

About the Company

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, 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.