SR DIRECTOR FOOD AND NUTRITION II - SUMTER, SC

Director Of Food And Nutrition Services – Hospital

Director of Food and Nutrition Services – Hospital – This position is located in Sumter, SC – 80K – 100K + Bonus Potential + Relocation Assistance for those who need to relocate closer to Sumter, SC

Growth potential in the Columbia, SC market and throughout South Carolina.

The Director of Food and Nutrition Services leads hospital food and nutrition operations, including patient dining and retail services. This role serves as the primary liaison to hospital leadership and clinical partners and is responsible for operational excellence, regulatory compliance, financial performance, patient satisfaction, and team engagement in a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and develops food and nutrition teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered services.
• Serves as the primary contact for hospital administration and maintains strong stakeholder relationships.
• Provides strategic and operational direction to meet performance, quality, and financial goals.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, including Joint Commission, FDA, USDA (as applicable), CMS, and company policies.
• Oversees food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and audit readiness.
• Partners with clinical teams to support therapeutic diets, nutrition care, and patient experience initiatives.
• Owns departmental financial performance, including budgeting, labor management, and cost control.
• Leads hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3–5 years of leadership experience, preferably in healthcare foodservice or support services.
• Proven success managing operations, finances, and teams in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and foodservice management systems.

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.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1497243

Morrison Healthcare