Associate Director of Dining Services

Compass Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare food services leader seeks an Associate Director of Food and Nutritional Services to assist in managing food service operations at an acute care hospital in Overland Park, KS. The ideal candidate will have a degree in food services technology and at least three years of management experience in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include overseeing patient care, ensuring quality and sanitation, and leading a team. Attractive benefits such as health insurance and flexible time off are offered.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or A.A. Degree plus three years of related experience.
• ServSafe® Certified required.
• Minimum of three years of food service management in a hospital or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of Food & Nutrition Services in a hospital.
• Ensure client and customer satisfaction while managing costs.
• Direct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.

Skills

Food service management

Strong communication skills

Leadership and coaching skills

Knowledge of food trends

Education

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management

A.A. Degree plus three years of experience

Job description

Salary: $70,000-80,000

Relocation Assistance

Schedule: Monday - Friday, during hours of operation. Weekends, as needed.

Location: Overland Park, KS

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 a 60-bed Acute Care Hospital (with an average census around 25). 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.

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
• ServSafe® Certified required
• Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of food service management in a hospital, senior living or K12 education, 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 verbalExcellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
• Proficient computer skills required to be successful

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

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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: 1517844

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