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Food Service Manager roles qualify for EB-3 sponsorship when employers complete PERM labor certification, and senior multi-unit or catering operations roles may meet EB-2 standards for advanced-degree professionals. Sponsorship requires demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available, making your specialized operational credentials and documented management experience central to a successful petition.
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A rewarding career that fits your life. Learn how Banner Health, a certified Great Place To Work®, prioritizes team members and strives to be the best place to work in health care.
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Food, Nutrition & Environmental Services to lead and oversee all food service, clinical nutrition, retail/catering operations, and environmental services at our medical center. This is a salaried, full-time position with primary hours of Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with the flexibility to adjust hours as needed to support business operations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides strategic direction and hands-on management to ensure high-quality meal service, nutritional patient care, and a clean, safe facility environment aligned with organizational objectives.
- Directly manages 3 direct reports while indirectly supporting a team of approximately 25 team members.
- Oversees hiring, training, performance reviews, and workflow management.
- Manages department budget and oversees large and/or complex projects or programs.
- Enforces proper chemical use and waste disposal protocols and guidelines.
- Resolves complex customer and patient concerns in collaboration with physicians, peer managers, and senior leadership.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Food Service Management, Finance, Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or a related field. Or equivalent experience and training.
Significant technical and moderate managerial experience, typically gained through four to seven years in the management of Environmental Services or in both retail and patient food service, production and procurement, and in managing clinical nutrition services.
Must be able to budget and apply clinical skills to quality assurance and utilization management. Requires strong abilities in leadership, communications, business analysis and planning, and the ability to plan and direct the work of others.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Additional environmental service-related education and/or experience preferred.
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
LOCATION
Primary City/State: Scottsdale, Arizona
WORK SHIFT
Day
JOB CATEGORY
Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
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INTRODUCTION
A rewarding career that fits your life. Learn how Banner Health, a certified Great Place To Work®, prioritizes team members and strives to be the best place to work in health care.
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Food, Nutrition & Environmental Services to lead and oversee all food service, clinical nutrition, retail/catering operations, and environmental services at our medical center. This is a salaried, full-time position with primary hours of Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with the flexibility to adjust hours as needed to support business operations.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides strategic direction and hands-on management to ensure high-quality meal service, nutritional patient care, and a clean, safe facility environment aligned with organizational objectives.
- Directly manages 3 direct reports while indirectly supporting a team of approximately 25 team members.
- Oversees hiring, training, performance reviews, and workflow management.
- Manages department budget and oversees large and/or complex projects or programs.
- Enforces proper chemical use and waste disposal protocols and guidelines.
- Resolves complex customer and patient concerns in collaboration with physicians, peer managers, and senior leadership.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Food Service Management, Finance, Accounting, Business, Healthcare Administration or a related field. Or equivalent experience and training.
Significant technical and moderate managerial experience, typically gained through four to seven years in the management of Environmental Services or in both retail and patient food service, production and procurement, and in managing clinical nutrition services.
Must be able to budget and apply clinical skills to quality assurance and utilization management. Requires strong abilities in leadership, communications, business analysis and planning, and the ability to plan and direct the work of others.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Additional environmental service-related education and/or experience preferred.
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
LOCATION
Primary City/State: Scottsdale, Arizona
WORK SHIFT
Day
JOB CATEGORY
Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Food Service Manager
Document your management scope precisely
PERM audits frequently target Food Service Manager roles because DOL scrutinizes whether the position genuinely requires specialized skills. List every supervised function: inventory systems, food safety compliance certifications, and staff headcount you directly manage.
Target employers with multi-unit operations
Hospital systems, hotel chains, and university dining contractors routinely file PERM for Food Service Managers because turnover is high and qualified candidates are scarce. These employers already have HR infrastructure to support a green card petition from day one.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Food Service Manager openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're applying to roles where the PERM infrastructure already exists rather than negotiating sponsorship from scratch.
Align your degree to the job description
EB-3 professional classification requires a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent. If your credential is a three-year hospitality diploma, get it evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluator before your employer submits the prevailing wage determination to OFLC.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your specific job zone and location. Run the job title and your worksite ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before signing an offer letter to avoid a PERM denial.
Confirm your employer uses E-Verify
DOL's PERM recruitment rules require employers to demonstrate good-faith U.S. worker recruitment. Employers not enrolled in E-Verify sometimes face additional scrutiny during audit. Ask HR whether the company is enrolled and whether they've filed PERM petitions in the past three years.
Green Card Food Service Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Food Service Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Food Service Manager positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals, depending on whether the employer requires a bachelor's degree. Roles overseeing large-scale catering operations, healthcare food services, or multi-unit portfolios with a master's degree requirement can qualify under EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals. The PERM labor certification filing defines which category applies based on the actual job requirements your employer specifies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship via PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status tied to an employer's renewal cycle. EB-3 has no annual lottery, so there's no registration gamble each spring. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM recruitment, I-140 approval, and priority date availability typically take two to four years for most countries, compared to three years on an initial H-1B visa. For nationals from high-backlog countries, the wait can be significantly longer.
What credentials strengthen a Food Service Manager green card petition?
DOL evaluates whether U.S. workers can fill the role. Credentials that differentiate you include ServSafe Manager Certification, documented experience managing large-volume kitchens exceeding a specific headcount, food cost control records, and formal culinary or hospitality degrees. A foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-accredited agency is required if your degree was earned outside the U.S. USCIS and DOL review these documents during both the PERM and I-140 stages.
How do I find Food Service Manager jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship willingness upfront. Use Migrate Mate to search Food Service Manager roles filtered by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This saves you from spending weeks applying to positions where the employer has never filed a PERM petition and isn't equipped to start one.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on a work visa?
Yes. Employers commonly file PERM while you're working on H-1B, TN visa, or L-1 visa status. The green card process runs concurrently with your nonimmigrant status. USCIS requires you to maintain valid nonimmigrant status through the adjustment of status filing. Your employer's immigration attorney or a filing service handles the PERM recruitment documentation and I-140 petition in parallel with your ongoing employment.