SR. DIRECTOR FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES, Knoxville, TN

Crothall Healthcare Salary: Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 17 Crothall Healthcare is a Compass One Company that provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall serves many of the Top 100 Hospitals throughout its over 1300 healthcare service teams in 46 states. Crothall has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania since 2013 and Becker's Top 150 Places to Work since 2016. A division of Compass Group USA, we have more than 26,000 team members. Our core services include: Environmental Services, Healthcare Technology Solutions, Patient Transportation, Laundry & Linen, Facilities Management, and Ambulatory EVS. Learn more at www.Crothall.com.Positions at this location may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, boosters, and/or regular COVID testing. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered. Job SummaryAs the National Performance Center Food and Nutrition Senior Director, you will support the successful operation of Food and Nutrition Call Center Services for multiple hospital sites across the country. You will be responsible for the patient food services related activities at the regional call center. This position provides proactive leadership in a fast-paced call center environment. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead the team in achieving customer satisfaction goals and serves as a coach and mentor for direct reports with a "lead by example" approach.

The National Performance Center Food and Nutrition Senior Director position reports to the Regional Director of Operations and oversees operational management for the National Performance Centers Food and Nutrition call center with approximately 60 FTEs and a management team.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise the patient food services call center, while maintaining excellent relationships with patients and the clients.

Evaluate agent performance with key metrics

Assist to ensure client and customer satisfaction, efficiency, as well as accurate meal delivery to patients

Hire, coach and provide training to personnel to maintain high customer service standards, maintain therapeutic diet standards and complete annual competencies for staff

Promote the professional growth and development of their team

Regulate staffing in accordance with fluctuating workload

Conducting effective resource planning to maximize the productivity of resources, including people and technology

Administer Workforce Planning technology and processes to optimize the quality and efficiency of service delivery

Develop objectives for the call center’s daily activities

Implement action if goals are not met

Track and analyze Key Performance Indicator data, identify trends and develops strategic recommendation to improve performance

Responsible for call center performance reporting by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends

Identify operational deficiencies and implement plans for improvement

Prepare reports for different departments or upper management

Supports continuous improvement to achieve consistently excellent client and employee satisfaction; identifies and recommends improvements in processes, procedures and tools usage

Responsibility for managing, tracking and budgeting of all expenses

Participate and lead initiatives that support call center growth such as sales, sites visits, presentations, etc.

Other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of additional experience

Minimum of five years of Proven Leadership expertise

Experience working in an acute care hospital food service operation required

Two to four 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

Knowledge of P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

Proficient in call center equipment/software programs

Certified Call/Contact Center Manager qualification

Apply to Crothall today!Crothall is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/) Associates at Crothall 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)

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/2023/08/2023WageTransparencyCrothall.pdf) for paid time off benefits information. 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.Crothall maintains a drug-free workplace.Req ID: 1365643 Crothall Healthcare TRISHA SOMMERNESS [[reqclassification]]