Healthcare Dining Director: Lead Culinary & Operations

Compass Healthcare; Mississippi; On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead a large healthcare foodservice operation. This role combines entrepreneurial leadership with cost-conscious management to meet client and patient expectations.

You will manage salaried managers and hourly staff, oversee budgets, ensure HACCP and sanitation standards, and drive quality across retail, cafeteria, and catering functions in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Food Services Technology/Management or related field; or an A.A. degree with four years’ related experience.
• Five to seven years of direct foodservice operational management experience with inventory and purchasing knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, and food cost controls.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience desirable.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, management and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• ServSafe® Certified (where applicable).

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.
• Prepares and manages annual budget.
• Utilizes company systems for required reports (inventory, cash, payroll, etc).
• Oversees preparation and service of food and beverages adhering to HACCP/OSHA guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management

A.A. Degree + 4 years related experience

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking a Director of Dining Services to lead a large healthcare foodservice operation. This role combines entrepreneurial leadership with cost-conscious management to meet client and patient expectations.

You will manage salaried managers and hourly staff, oversee budgets, ensure HACCP and sanitation standards, and drive quality across retail, cafeteria, and catering functions in a dynamic healthcare setting.