A Fresh Approach To Great Results.

Compass Group, The Americas Division is the nation’s largest contract foodservice and hospitality provider, with over 160,000 associates throughout the United States, Latin America, and Canada and revenues of $7.7 billion. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it’s our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success:

Morrison Management Specialists, a division of Compass Group, is one of the nation’s leading specialists dedicated exclusively to healthcare and senior living food and nutritional services. Operating under two divisions, Morrison Healthcare Food Services and Morrison Senior Dining, we offer customized solutions for quality and cost management.  It’s an innovative recipe that has worked for over half a century.

Formed in 1953 with the idea of bringing our retail expertise to hospitals, we have grown into an industry leader with national reach.  Since the beginning, our strategy hasn’t changed…achieve our business goals by helping our customers meet theirs!  With over 1,200 registered dietitians, 200 executive chefs and 15,000 professional food service team members, Morrison is actively committed to fostering ways to enjoy great-tasting, healthy food through superior customer service.  The Atlanta-based company serves approximately 430 acute care clients and 375 senior dining clients in 44 states including some of the largest and most prominent integrated healthcare systems and senior living communities in the United States. 

Assistant Director, Dining Services
Sparkill NY

Responsible for assisting with the successful operation in an adult retirement community under the direction of the Director.  Serves as the assitant department head for operations with duties that include the food production of patient/resident meals, guest/employee retail operations and catering functions.  Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary food production, preparation and presentation.  Duties also include menu development, inventory, ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training, sanitation, and personnel management to include hiring, firing, counseling, coaching and developing.  

Recipe to Succeed:

• Strong supervisory, leadership, hands-on management and coaching skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate on various levels to include management, departmental, customer and associate levels
• Facilitate training of hourly associates
• Work closely with culinary staff to ensure quality of product and services to residents
• Create proper signage for upcoming events and specialmenu items
• Implement Morrison programs and maintain standards
• Participate in monthly and quarterly audits
• Scheduling of monthly special functions including all marketing concepts
• Set up special banquet/catering events
• Strong financial, budgetary, and food control practices
• Proficient computer skills to include; various computer programs, Microsoft Office programs, e-mail and the Internet
• Ability to perform various motor skills such as; lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, squatting, grasping and arm-hand coordination on a continuous basis
• Ability to multi-task as well as stay on task and concentrate with constant interruptions
• Knowledge of diet principles and safe and sanitary food handling principles

Necessary Ingredients:

• A.S. Degree in Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; five (5) years of culinary experience preferred
• Must have experience managing/supervising in a foodservice healthcare environment
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressive management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Extensive catering and food production experience
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• ServSafe® Certified

Great People. Great Service. Great Results.
At Compass Group, The Americas Division, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you’re looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group, The Americas Division is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry’s best.

Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group NAD is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V