SR DIRECTOR FOOD AND NUTRITION II - SUMTER, SC

Salary: $80,000 - $100,000

Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Position Title: SR DFNS II

Pay Grade: 16

Reports To: RDO

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Summary

DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES – HOSPITAL – POSITION LOCATED IN 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.

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, relevant paid time off benefits information can be reviewed on the company website.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.