SR DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES

Morrison Healthcare

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With over 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, leveraging 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.

Salary

116,000 - 126,000 / year based on experience

Other Compensation

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Benefits
• 401K
• Training

Pay Grade

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Job Summary

As the Sr. Director of Food & Nutrition Services, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of a healthcare dining account, ensuring best‑in‑class service for patients, staff, and visitors. You will lead and develop a team of associates, manage client relationships, and maintain operational excellence across all areas of Food & Nutrition Services. A strong focus on patient satisfaction, regulatory compliance, food quality, and financial performance is essential in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, patients, guests, and internal departments.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and management team to develop menus and deliver high‑quality, nutritious food offerings.
• Oversee all financial aspects of the department, including P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Implement and support new culinary programs and system initiatives across patient dining, retail, and catering.
• Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulatory standards, safety protocols, and sanitation requirements.
• Drive patient satisfaction through continuous quality improvement, service standards, and staff engagement.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to support a positive and efficient work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, or a related field required. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in healthcare foodservice operations.
• Strong background in high‑volume production and catering services.
• Proven experience managing budgets, financial targets, and operational metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build client partnerships, and deliver high‑quality service.
• A desire to grow professionally within a leading healthcare foodservice organization.

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, consult applicable regulations.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Req ID: 1532500

AMY S MILLER

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