Director, FOOD AND Nutrition & Environmental Services IV at St. Vincent Salem

Director, Food and Nutrition & Environmental Services IV – St. Vincent Salem

Reports to: Systems Director

Schedule: Primarily Monday through Friday, with flexibility based on business needs.

Job Summary: As the Director of Food & Nutrition and Environmental Services, you will be responsible for the overall management of the food and nutrition and housekeeping departments in a critical access hospital setting. This is a 36‑bed facility with an average daily census of 2 patients. You will lead a team of one manager and 13 hourly associates, coordinate and support all departmental activities, and work with all levels of facility staff regarding cleanliness and operational excellence.

• Coordinates housekeeping activities with other departments
• Oversees food & nutrition services of the hospital
• Oversees department’s financial data and statistics
• Monitors unit expenditures
• Develops and recommends department operating budget and ensures the department operates within budget
• Actively communicates with administration and other hospital departments
• Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and supervises functions and activities of the department
• Establishes work standards and workflow
• Establishes and implements policies and procedures for departmental operations
• Encourages and mentors staff creativity and innovation
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies
• Remains proactive in achieving the facility goals and objectives
• Demonstrates quality leadership in meeting performance plans
• Reads and develops in the Total Quality Management process
• Develops and maintains job descriptions for department staff
• Encourages staff to participate in education programs

• Two years of food service or housekeeping management experience
• Experience in a hospital or healthcare environment is desired
• The ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data
• General business acumen
• Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Participative management approach, organizational skills, and budgeting ability aligned with facility needs
• Excellent stress management and administrative follow‑through skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. TouchPoint maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Req : 1490214