SR DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES

Salary: 100,000 - 110,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus, Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K

Pay Grade: 16

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 Sr. Director of Food & Nutrition Services provides overall leadership for a 212-bed acute care hospital in Midwood, Brooklyn , overseeing a fully Kosher foodservice operation with approximately $5 million in annual managed volume . This role is responsible for operational excellence, financial performance, regulatory compliance, patient satisfaction, and team development.

The Sr. Director leads a team of 37 union employees, 3 managers, and 2 Mashgichim , ensuring high-quality food service, adherence to Kosher standards, and strong collaboration with hospital leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Food & Nutrition Services operations and budget performance.
• Ensure high-quality patient, retail, and catering food services.
• Manage labor, purchasing, inventory, and food cost controls.
• Maintain compliance with healthcare, food safety, sanitation, and Kosher requirements.
• Build strong relationships with hospital leadership, patients, and clinical teams.
• Develop and mentor managers and frontline staff.
• Foster a positive union workforce environment and support operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare or foodservice operations.
• Experience managing budgets, inventory, purchasing, and food cost controls.
• Knowledge of acute care hospital foodservice and Kosher operations preferred.
• Strong financial, operational, and client relationship management skills.

• Experience managing unionized teams and working effectively within a labor relations environment

• ServSafe® certification preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and drive continuous improvement.

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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: 1554971

Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER

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