ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR II

Compass Group USA; Cannon Falls (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical inclusion

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. The Associate Director oversees foodservice operations in an acute care hospital, focusing on patient care, retail, and catering, with accountability for quality and cost control.

The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving, staff development, and strong collaboration with hospital departments to ensure safe, compliant,

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus three years of directly related experience.
• Certified Dietary Manager or Registered Dietitian preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure client and patient satisfaction and efficient cost-effective management.
• Direct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs; maintain relationships with patients and the Client.
• Promote professional growth and development of the team; foster inter-departmental collaboration within the facility.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Budgeting

Education

B.S. in Food Services Management or related field

A.A. in related field + 3 years experience

Job description

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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.

Job Summary

This leadership position assists the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services in 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 is an exciting opportunity for an energetic entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business. This position calls for a proactive individual who excels at identifying and solving problems.

Key Responsibilities:

The Associate Director assists to ensure client, customer satisfaction and efficient cost effective management. You will 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. The Associate Director is also responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of their team. In addition; you will assist in fostering strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the food-service department with the facility plan of operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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, preferred
• 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
• 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

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 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.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.