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Director Nutrition and Food (Registered Dietitian)

Nealy Pierce, LLC

Nealy Pierce is partnering exclusively with Cookeville Regional Medical Center , a 250+ bed nonprofit, independent community hospital, to recruit a Director of Food & Nutrition Services .

This opportunity is open due to a planned retirement in early 2026 - a stable, well-supported leadership transition with strong executive backing.

About the Position:
  • Reports directly to the COO
  • Leads 100+ employees with established manager/supervisory support
  • Full in-house Food & Nutrition Services (no contract foodservice)
  • $2M+ café + ~1.1M meal equivalents annually
  • Full Room Service model supporting acute care, rehab & children's services
Successful Candidates Will Bring
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) required
  • Tennessee licensure (or ability to obtain)
  • 5+ years supervisory and budgetary experience in acute care
  • Experience leading both clinical nutrition and foodservice operations
  • Strong financial acumen with a collaborative leadership style
  • Ability to bring fresh ideas, including menu enhancements
  • Excellent soft skills with the ability to hold teams accountable
  • Regulatory readiness and food safety experience
  • Clean driving record required (must be insurable)
Compensation & Benefits
  • Attractive compensation package designed for experienced Food & Nutrition leaders
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Comprehensive full benefits package, generous PTO & retirement
  • No state income tax

Why Cookeville?

Cookeville sits between Nashville and Knoxville along I-40 and offers scenic parks, lakes, waterfalls, a vibrant downtown, strong schools, and a welcoming community - plus academic energy from Tennessee Technological University .

For confidential consideration, please apply via the link.

Contact Information
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Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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