OPERATIONS MANAGER/NORWALK, CT

A Fresh Approach To Great Results.

Compass Group USA is the nation's largest contract foodservice and
hospitality provider, with over 116,000 associates in the US alone
and revenues of $6 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:


Job Description

Operations Manager

Norwalk, CT

Responsible for the successful coordination activities of and directs
training of chefs, food production, and other kitchen workers engaged
in preparing, cooking and serving foods to ensure an efficient and
profitable food service operation. Duties include: plans and
participates in developing menus and utilization of food surpluses
and leftovers, taking into account probable number of guests,
marketing conditions, popularity of various dishes and menu cycle.
Adheres to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe and sanitary
food production, preparation and presentation. Additional duties
include: ordering/purchasing, food cost controls, training,
sanitation, and personnel management to include hiring, firing,
counseling, coaching and developing.


Recipe to Succeed:


Reviews menus, analyzes recipes, determines food labor and
overhead costs and assigns prices to menu items with Director,
Food & Nutritional Services. Directs food apportionment
policy to control costs.
Familiarizes newly hired chefs and food production workers
with practices of kitchen and oversees training.
Devises special dishes and develops recipes. Recognizes and
adopts the appropriate menus and recipes to the specific needs
of the patient population and demonstrates knowledge of
specific issues directly related to age of patient population.
Maintains compliance with Morrison's standards of operation
and client contract. Maintains all records and reports
necessary to comply with Morrison's Healthcare and accrediting
agency standards, regulations and codes.
Good supervisory, leadership, 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
Understanding of 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
Hands-on leadership and training skills

Necessary Ingredients:


Ideal candidates will possess an A.O.S. Degree in Culinary
Arts or culinary certificate and three (3) to five (5) years
of culinary experience preferred
Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of culinary/kitchen
management experience, depending upon formal degree or training

The ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on
client and customer services is essential to success in this
role
P&L accountability and/or contract-managed service experience
is desirable
Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality,
production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Batch cooking or high volume cooking experience preferred
Experience with food production for large catering or banquet
functions
ServSafe® Certified
Must be able to pass criminal background check

Great People. Great Service. Great Results.
At Compass Group North America, 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 North America 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
REQUIREMENTS
Healthcare foodservice operational experience coupled with solid administrative and management skills. Contractual foodservice experience preferred.