DIRECTOR, DINING SERVICES - NOVANT HEALTH- KERNERSVILLE, NC

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Morrison Healthcare

+ We are hiring immediately for a Director, Dining Services.

**Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself.** Join a culture of opportunity with Morrison Healthcare. Our careers are filled with purpose and empower you to transform healthcare experiences. **Take a look for yourself** **!**

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company supporting more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across 46 states, many of which are recognized as U.S. News & World Report ranked Top Hospitals and Health Systems. For over 70 years, Morrison has been serving some of the nation's largest health systems and bringing a culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise that truly transforms the healthcare dining experience. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and 31,000 professional food service team members. The company has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012.

**Job Summary**

**Job Summary:**

This leadership position assists the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services in an Acute Care Hospital. The Director of Food and Nutritional Services will assist in the responsibility of this **50-bed facility** 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:**

The 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 Director is also responsible for promoting the professional growth and development of their team. In addition; you will assist in fostering strong inter-departmental relations and integrate 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 FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS**

+ **Full-time and part-time positions** are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

+ **Full-time positions also offer** the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability 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._ _For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,_ _click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf)_ _or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information._

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Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

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