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Compass Group, North America

SYSTEMS DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SERVICES- LEXINGTON, KY

Compass Group, North America, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598


Compass Group, North America

SYSTEMS DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SERVICES - LEXINGTON, KY

Lexington, KentuckyMorrison 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.Job Summary:Responsible to direct the functions of Patient Food Services for the system. These functions include, but are not limited to, management, education, training, and performance improvement of patient food service personnel. In coordination with the Systems Director Operations and Director, Nutrition Systems, assures compliance with all patient-related regulatory agencies in each facility in the system. Ensures patient satisfaction and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources.Key Responsibilities:Coordinates and implements system’s patient service programs based upon system’s medical direction, patient population, and contract.Hires, leads, directs, coaches, trains, and develops patient services managers and supervisors.Oversees the evaluation and discipline of patient food services employees, as applicable and according to departmental policy.Monitors competency, productivity, and documentation accuracy of patient services managers and teams utilizing necessary tools and resources.Visits patients on an assigned nursing unit or area and helps ensure that every patient is visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stay.Ensures patient services staff assists in achieving stated patient satisfaction goals.Communicates effectively with all team members, patients, and families through conferences, individual consultation, and committee participation.Performs other tasks that may be assigned.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Hospitality Management, or related field or equivalent.Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience with at least two (2) years in healthcare, including one (1) year in a managerial position.Certified Dietary Manager required if associate does not have a degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; Registered Dietitian preferred.Some knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.Supervisory, leadership, management, and coaching skills.Communication skills both written and verbal.Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, client, customer, and associate levels.Financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.Proficient computer skills to include various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail, and the Internet.Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA. 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. 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 in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits, including Medical, 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, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

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