Associate Food Service Director - Joplin, MO

Compass Group; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director of Food and Nutritional Services to lead operations in an Acute Care Hospital. This role is perfect for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to enhancing patient care through exceptional foodservice management. You will oversee all foodservice activities, ensuring quality and compliance with health standards while promoting team development. Join a company recognized for its commitment to wellness and sustainability, and be part of a mission that impacts millions of patients and meals annually. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in healthcare food services.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services or related field required.
• 3-5 years of foodservice operational management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing foodservice operations and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Direct safety and sanitation programs while fostering inter-departmental relations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Management

Sanitation Knowledge

Food Safety Certification

Team Management

Education

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management

A.A. Degree with related experience

Tools

Proficient Computer Skills

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. The Associate Director assists to ensure client, customer satisfaction and efficient cost effective management.
2. 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.
3. The Associate Director is also responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of their team.
4. 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:

1. B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus three (3) years of directly related experience
2. Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian
3. Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of hospital or adult home/care experience depending upon formal degree or training
4. Three (3) to five (5) years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control
5. Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
6. Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable
7. Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills
8. Strong communication skills both written and verbal
9. Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills
10. Proficient computer skills required to be successful
11. ServSafe Certified

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance/ AD
5. Disability Insurance
6. Retirement Plan
7. Flexible Time Off
8. Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
9. Associate Shopping Program
10. Health and Wellness Programs
11. Discount Marketplace
12. Identity Theft Protection
13. Pet Insurance
14. Commuter Benefits
15. Employee Assistance Program
16. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1390833