Associate Director

Salary: $70,000-75,000 Potential Future Growth Opportunity in the Memphis, TN Market! 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. Job Summary The Associate Director of Food and Nutritional Services will assist in the operation of Food & Nutrition Services in an acute care hospital, overseeing patient and non‑patient care, quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and hospital‑related activities. Key Responsibilities Assist in ensuring client and customer satisfaction while maintaining efficient and cost‑effective management. Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs, building excellent relationships with patients, clients, and other hospital departments. Promote the professional growth and development of the team. Foster strong inter‑departmental relations and integrate the food‑service department with the facility plan of operations. Assist in all food‑service‑related activities including patient care, non‑patient care (retail, cafeteria, catering), quality improvement, sanitation, and infection control. 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, preferred. 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 food‑service 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 written and verbal communication skills. Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting and computational skills. Proficient computer skills. 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) 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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace. Req ID: 1547243 #J-18808-Ljbffr