Regional Patient Food Service Manager (Travel Required)

Salary: $75,000-80,000 with annual bonus potential. Territory covers focus accounts in the Central and Western United States; 75% travel required (typically Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday). Ideal candidate is based in TX or another Central/Western state near a major airport.

About the Company

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. With over 31,000 associates, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and café patrons, advancing the healing and healthful missions of its clients. The company has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization, employing more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and serving over 600 million meals annually.

Responsibilities

• Establish goals and oversee implementation of patient food services based on medical direction and patient population.
• Coach, train, and develop patient service team members.
• Ensure compliance with dietary restrictions on special or modified diets to meet patient preferences within diet-order guidelines.
• Support patient services staff in achieving stated patient satisfaction goals.
• Comply with regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies, while adhering to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
• Participate in and lead patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility-wide Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement programs.

Requirements

• Associate degree with one year of work experience in food services or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree in food service technology/management or a related field.
• Certified Dietary Manager certificate, Registered Diet Technician, or Registered Dietitian preferred.
• Minimum of three years of food service management experience, preferably in an acute care or contract-managed food service setting.
• ServSafe® certification desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, electronic medical records, and diet office systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and 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).

Schedule

75% travel required, generally traveling Monday–Thursday (home on Friday) or Tuesday–Friday (home on Monday).