SR CULINARY PURCHASING SPECIALIST - Compass Group, North America

Morrison Healthcare

Salary: 65,000 - 72,500 / year based on experience


Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training


Pay Grade: 13





Morrison 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. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.




Job Summary



As a Culinary Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the overall food & supply purchases for a food service operations in a high volume location, keeping up with all corporate and brand standards. You will maximize profitability, as well as, guest and associate satisfaction. You will ensure the development and execution of strategic sales and marketing initiatives.




Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



+ Assists with managing food service operations in accordance with the approved budget while providing the client with the maximum value for the dollars spent.


+ Ensures the food offered to the client, customers, and associates of the operation is of superior quality.


+ Assists with purchasing and inventory.


+ Maintains excellent relationships with associates, guests and client, as well as, other departments within the operation.


+ Performs other duties as assigned.





Qualifications:



+ 2-3 years purchasing experience


+ Culinary background


+ Experience working in high volume in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.


+ Comprehensive knowledge of food.


+ Financial experience and business acumen skills.


+ ServSafe Certification is preferred.


+ Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.


+ Associate’s degree required






Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!


Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA


Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)





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.





Associates at Morrison Healthcare 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)



Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.


Req ID: 1307985


Morrison Healthcare


AMY S MILLER


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