SR. DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND NUTRITION - Canton, GA

Position Title:  SR. DFNS

Pay Grade:  17

Reports To: RDO

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000

Other Forms of Compensation:  BONUS POTENTIAL AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IF OUTSIDE THE AREA

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.

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Job Summary

Senior Director of Food and Nutrition

Canton, GA

Ready to lead a high-performing team and make a meaningful impact? Morrison Healthcare is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Dining Services to oversee a dynamic healthcare dining operation in Canton, GA. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate hospitality leader who thrives on developing people, building client relationships, and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

As the Senior Director, you'll lead all aspects of the foodservice operation, drive financial performance, develop talent, and serve as the face of Morrison Healthcare within the hospital.

What You'll Do

Lead the day-to-day foodservice operation with a focus on hospitality, quality, and operational excellence.
Manage financial performance by operating within budget while maximizing value for the client.
Recruit, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team and frontline associates.
Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
Build strong partnerships with hospital leadership and collaborate across departments.
Drive employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Foster a culture focused on service excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience.
5+ years of progressive leadership experience in foodservice, hospitality, or healthcare.
Experience managing foodservice operations, including purchasing, inventory, labor, and cost controls.
Strong knowledge of food quality, production, sanitation, catering, and presentation.
Experience managing budgets and P&L performance; contract-managed service experience is a plus.
ServSafe® Certification preferred.
A proactive, forward-thinking leader with outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.

Why Morrison Healthcare?

At Morrison Healthcare, you'll join an industry leader dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences that enhance patient care. We invest in our leaders with outstanding career growth opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) with company match, PTO, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact every day.

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, 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:  1546990

Morrison Healthcare 

MICHAEL GREMBA 

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