SR DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES

Salary: 120,000 - 135,000 / year based on experience

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

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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

The Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and daily operations of the Food & Nutrition Services department within a healthcare facility. This leader ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered dining services that support clinical nutrition goals, enhance patient and resident satisfaction, and maintain compliance with all regulatory and food safety standards. The Senior Director will oversee financial performance, lead and develop a diverse team of professionals, and serve as a key partner to hospital, clinical, and community leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage all Food & Nutrition Services operations in accordance with established budgets, performance goals, and healthcare regulations while delivering exceptional value and service to patients, residents, visitors, and staff.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of safe, nutritious, high-quality meals that support patient care, therapeutic diets, and overall wellness initiatives.
• Lead food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and department maintenance programs in accordance with HACCP, Joint Commission, CMS, state, and local requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital administration, clinical leaders, nursing teams, patients, residents, and other facility departments.
• Drive patient and resident satisfaction through innovative dining programs, service excellence initiatives, and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop department leaders and frontline associates, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and professional growth.
• Collaborate with clinical nutrition, nursing, environmental services, and other facility partners to align dining services with organizational goals and patient care objectives.
• Oversee food purchasing, inventory management, labor productivity, and financial performance to ensure operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
• Support and execute catering and hospitality services for executive meetings, physician events, community functions, and special programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience, including oversight of large-scale healthcare, senior living, hospital, or institutional food service operations.
• Strong operational management experience with food production, patient dining, retail services, purchasing, inventory control, and labor management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare food service regulations, food safety standards, therapeutic diets, quality assurance, and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Experience managing departmental budgets, P&L performance, and contract-managed services preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Strong understanding of food and hospitality trends with a focus on nutrition, quality, patient experience, operational excellence, and cost management.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and client partnership skills.
• ServSafe® Certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred.
• Strategic, innovative, and proactive leader who serves as an ambassador for both the organization and the Food & Nutrition Services department.

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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: 1560690

Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER

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