DIRECTOR OF CULINARY OPERATIONS SUPPORT - Compass Group, North America

Morrison Healthcare




Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.




Job Summary



Working as the Director of Culinary Operations you will be responsible for assisting in culinary training initiatives, food program development, special events, account support and refreshes with account Chef’s and team members. This would be with the Mayo Clinic Enterprise. This position will require 75% travel through the Enterprise: MN, WI, FL, and AZ. With our resources and your expertise as an Executive Chef, you will be valued as you go through your day making a difference to our patients and customers.





The ideal candidate will be based out of Minneapolis/Rochester, MN area.





Key Responsibilities:

Develops and implements operational plans and systems to ensure that all contractual obligations are met

Assists in implementing corporate and regional programs based on Company and Regulatory standards

Support development for client specific programming needs

Develops and effectively communicates strategies for improving customer (Patient and Retail) satisfaction

Provides training programs to ensure consistent, high-quality food at the facility

Develops Culinary Salaried Team within Region

Provides on-going training to Regional Directors of Operations in the area of food quality, presentation and purchasing compliance

Assists in roll-out of new products or programs as required

Provides direction to Region Team to assure compliance with all Company purchasing programs and initiatives

Completes all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures on a timely basis meeting all prescribed deadline

Visits units and completes reports in a timely manner (within 7 business days of actual unit visit)

Manages budget in a fiscally responsible manner

Participates in Patient Visitation rounds with facility management team during each site visit

Performs other duties that may be assigned



Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Associates degree in Culinary Arts Degree with seven years progressive food service management experience. Extensive experience may be substituted for a degree

Minimum of five years of progressive BOH food service management experience required

Minimum of two years BOH food service management experience in a multi-unit setting required

Minimum of three years healthcare experience depending upon formal degree and training, highly desirable

Minimum of three years P&L experience in management capacity

Expert knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

Must be hands-on manager

CEC (Certified Executive Chef) preferred

75% travel required

Must be experienced with computers to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

Must be willing to participate in patient/resident satisfaction programs/activities

ServSafe certified required

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification desirable








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Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.






+ Medical


+ Dental


+ Vision


+ Life Insurance/ AD


+ Disability Insurance


+ Retirement Plan


+ Flexible Time Off


+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


+ 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.





Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.





Req ID: 1361942


Morrison Healthcare


CHARRISSE FULLER


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