Associate Director of Food and Nutrition Services

8 hours ago

Birmingham AL USA, United States Compass Group, North America Full time
Job Summary

This leadership position plays a crucial role in the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services in an Acute Care Hospital. The Associate Director of Food and Nutritional Services will be responsible for overseeing all foodservice-related activities, including patient care, non-patient care, quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and hospital-related activities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in ensuring client and customer satisfaction while maintaining efficient cost-effective management.
  • Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs, while maintaining excellent relationships with patients and other departments within the Hospital.
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field, or Associate's Degree plus three years of directly related experience.
  • Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian, preferred.
  • Minimum of one to three years of hospital or adult home/care experience, depending on formal degree or training.
  • Three to five 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, and disability insurance.
  • Retirement plan, paid time off, and holiday time off.
  • Associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.

TouchPoint is a member of Compass Group USA and is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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