DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Salary: 85,000 - 90,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus, Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 14
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
As a Director of Food & Nutrition Services, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the daily operations of the food and nutrition department within a 112-bed behavioral health hospital. This leadership role ensures the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered dining services while maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations, food safety standards, and organizational goals. You will manage a team of 8+ associates, oversee inventory and financial performance, and foster strong relationships with hospital leadership, staff, patients, and families.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee all Food & Nutrition Services operations for a 112-bed behavioral health facility.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8+ associates to ensure exceptional patient and customer service.
- Ensure the delivery of safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals that meet patient dietary requirements and regulatory standards.
- Maintain strong working relationships with hospital leadership, clinical teams, patients, and other departments.
- Collaborate with culinary leadership and dietitians to develop menus that support patient wellness, satisfaction, and therapeutic dietary needs.
- Manage department budgets, financial performance, purchasing, inventory control, and cost containment initiatives.
- Monitor and analyze P&L performance, productivity, and operational metrics to achieve department goals.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and accrediting agency regulations, including food safety and sanitation standards.
- Implement and support new foodservice programs, patient dining initiatives, and quality improvement efforts.
- Promote a culture of safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement throughout the department.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition, Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Three to five years of progressive foodservice management experience, preferably in a healthcare, hospital, or behavioral health setting.
- Experience managing patient feeding operations, high-volume meal production, and special dietary programs.
- Proven leadership experience supervising and developing frontline teams.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, inventory, purchasing, and departmental expenses.
- Knowledge of healthcare regulatory requirements, food safety standards, and patient satisfaction initiatives.
- Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient experiences and growing within a leading healthcare foodservice organization.
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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.
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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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1553621
Morrison Healthcare
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