DIR, DINING SERVICES II - COUSHATTA, LA

Compass Healthcare; Coushatta (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and wellness programs

Discount marketplace

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Legal services

Auto and home program

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is hiring a Director of Dining Services to lead the overall operation of foodservice for a healthcare account. The role requires energetic leadership, strategic oversight, and a strong focus on quality, cost control, and client satisfaction.

You will supervise managers and front-line staff, manage budgets, ensure sanitation and safety standards, and drive continuous improvement in food quality and service delivery across catering, retail, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or equivalent in food service management with emphasis on operations.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities in a healthcare foodservice setting.
• Experience controlling food costs, inventory, and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Directs salaried managers and hourly staff in the Dining Services department.
• Leads budgeting, financial reporting, and cost control initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with HACCP, OSHA, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Oversees food preparation, service, and presentation to meet quality standards.
• Manages client satisfaction and service delivery across retail, cafeteria, and catering.
• Recruits, trains, and evaluates staff; handles performance issues and coaching.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Management

Coaching

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management

ServSafe Certified

Job description

We are hiring immediately for a Director, Dining Services.

Morrison Healthcare

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

Job Summary

The Director of Dining Services is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business. This key leadership position is directly responsible for the successful operation of Dining Services. The Director ensures client and customer satisfaction with efficient cost‑effective management that both meets and exceeds stated expectations. They are responsible for all foodservice‑related activities, including care (retail, cafeteria, catering etc.), quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all client‑related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages salaried managers and hourly associates in the Food Service Department.
• Oversees the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the account.
• Interviews, hires, and trains associates; plans, assigns, and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines associates; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Prepares and manages annual budget.
• Utilizes company systems for completion of required daily/weekly/monthly reports such as inventory, cash reports, production records, payroll/time‑keeping, etc.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation and service of food and beverage items in adherence to company food standards for preparation, presentation, sanitation, and safety (meeting HACCP and OSHA guidelines) and portion control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or A.A. Degree plus four years of directly related experience preferred.
• Five to seven 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.
• Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer and associate levels.
• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills.
• Proficient computer skills to include various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e‑mail and the Internet.
• ServSafe Certified.

Benefits For Our Team Members

• Full‑time and part‑time positions offer retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and other voluntary benefits including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program.
• Full‑time positions also offer medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts.

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, please review the link for paid time off benefits: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

Equal Opportunity Employment

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all openings for this position are filled. When a position is filled, applicants may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.