Associate Director of Food and Nutrition Services

About the role

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With over 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, leveraging 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 employs more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves over 600 million meals annually.

This leadership position assists the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services in a 500‑bed 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.

Location: Louisville, KY

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 of 5 salaried managers and 50 associates.
• In addition, you will assist in fostering strong inter‑departmental relations and integrate the food‑service department with the facility plan of operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4‑5 years of food service management experience, preferably in healthcare, seniors, higher education, or another high‑volume setting.
• 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&D
• 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.

Pay

Salary: $75,000‑90,000

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm, some evenings, rotating weekends/holidays