Job Description

Pay Grade: 17  

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

The Communications Director is a key member of Morrison Healthcare with the responsibility of managing the internal and external communication of the region. We are looking for an outgoing communications expert who is passionate about building a brand through storytelling both internally and externally. The role directs our public relations strategy, social media presence, key recognition programs, as well as crisis response. The Communications Director is a key stakeholder in developing our culture through communication as well as furthering our position as an industry innovator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages company brand and reputation -- elevates Company reputation and visibility in the marketplace
• Develops, implements and manages a comprehensive internal and external communication strategy
• Directs public relations agency in implementing media and public relations strategy
• Drives corporate messaging strategy including development and implementation
• Directs social media strategy and new modes of communication and engagement
• Liaises and coordinates content and spokespeople with operations, strategic partners and clients
• Provides communication counsel to senior management
• Develops rich and creative content
• Directs first-level crisis communication with associates, clients and media
• Identifies and submits applications for third-party awards and certifications
• Supports sales process through development and maintenance of key client/customer-facing messages
• Works with Company communications to ensure appropriate integration and collaboration
• Makes appropriate public appearances
• Requires a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills, and must be able to define problems, gather data, establish facts, research possible solutions and draw viable conclusions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to interact with associates at all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s degree required with a major in public relations, communications or journalism
• Seven or more years of professional corporate communications/ public relations experience required
• A strategic thinker
• Previous management experience ideal
• Foodservice or Healthcare industry experience a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Broad knowledge of social media
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with a positive, can-do attitude
• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Senior level presentation, written and verbal communication skills

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits. 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible 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)

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, 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.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:   1459447

Morrison Healthcare  

CHARRISSE FULLER  

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