Associate Director, Hospital Nutrition Leadership

Compass Group USA; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare in Columbus, OH seeks an Associate Director I to oversee Food & Nutrition Services in a hospital setting. Lead patient and non-patient services, drive quality improvement, sanitation, and infection control while managing costs and client relations.

The role requires strategic leadership, staff development, and collaboration across departments to integrate the food-service program with facility operations, ensuring excellent patient and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus three years of related experience.
• Certified Dietary Manager or Registered Dietitian.
• Minimum of one to three years of hospital or adult home/care experience depending upon formal degree or training.
• Three to five 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.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills.
• Proficient computer skills required to be successful.

Responsibilities

• The Associate Director assists to ensure client, customer satisfaction and efficient cost effective management.
• Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs; while maintaining excellent relationships with patients and the Client, as well as other departments within the Hospital.
• Promote the professional growth and development of their team.
• Foster strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the food-service department with the facility plan of operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Team development

Coaching

Foodservice knowledge

Sanitation & safety

Vendor & inventory management

Education

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or A.A. Degree + 3 years related experience

Certified Dietary Manager or Registered Dietitian

Job description

Morrison Healthcare in Columbus, OH seeks an Associate Director I to oversee Food & Nutrition Services in a hospital setting. Lead patient and non-patient services, drive quality improvement, sanitation, and infection control while managing costs and client relations.

The role requires strategic leadership, staff development, and collaboration across departments to integrate the food-service program with facility operations, ensuring excellent patient and client satisfaction.