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Compass Group Canada

Associate Food Services Director - Birmingham, AL

Compass Group Canada, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275

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Salary:

$75,000.00 - $85,000.00

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 the 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

Assist in ensuring client, customer satisfaction and efficient cost‑effective management.

Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs; while maintaining excellent relationships with patients, the Client, and other departments within the Hospital. Promote the professional growth and development of the team and foster strong inter‑departmental relations, integrating 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

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

ServSafe® Certified

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)

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Equal Opportunity & EEO 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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.

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