DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES

Salary: 92,000 - 97,000 / year based on experience Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus, Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training Pay Grade: 14 Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.Job Summary As the Director of Food & Nutrition Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for a hospital-based food and nutrition program with a 65 Average Daily Census, $380K in annual retail sales, and $3.6 million in managed volume. This role oversees all aspects of patient dining, retail food operations, and bedside meal delivery services within a unionized healthcare environment. The Director is responsible for ensuring exceptional patient satisfaction, food quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and team engagement while serving as the primary liaison with hospital leadership and key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of managers, supervisors, and frontline associates across patient dining, retail, and support service operations. Oversee bedside patient meal delivery services, ensuring excellence in food quality, accuracy, timeliness, and patient satisfaction. Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital leadership, clinical teams, patients, visitors, and key stakeholders. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, food safety, sanitation, and healthcare standards. Manage departmental budgets, financial reporting, forecasting, labor productivity, and overall P&L performance for a $3.6M operation. Partner with culinary leadership to develop menus, enhance patient dining experiences, and maintain high-quality retail offerings. Drive operational excellence through quality assurance programs, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Effectively manage labor relations and support a positive partnership within a unionized workforce. Implement new programs, technologies, and service enhancements to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Champion employee engagement, training, succession planning, and professional development. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or a related field preferred. 3–5+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare food service, hospital dining, or a related foodservice environment. Experience managing patient dining, retail food operations, and bedside meal delivery programs. Strong knowledge of healthcare food service regulations, food safety standards, and quality assurance practices. Demonstrated success managing budgets, labor costs, and financial performance. Experience working in a unionized environment preferred. Proven ability to drive patient satisfaction, employee engagement, and operational excellence. Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and foodservice management systems. Passion for delivering exceptional hospitality and patient-centered service in a healthcare setting. Apply to Morrison Healthcare today! Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story 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, click here or copy/paste the link below 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1556948 Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER