ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Salary: 100,000 - 110,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: 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
The Associate Director of Food & Nutrition Services supports Food & Nutrition Services operations within an 860‑bed Level I Trauma Center, overseeing inpatient, outpatient, and retail dining programs and producing approximately 600–700 meals per meal period. The Associate Director is part of a collaborative leadership team of eight managers overseeing multiple service lines across the hospital.
This position assists with day‑to‑day leadership of Food & Nutrition Services in an acute care hospital setting, supporting patient and retail dining, food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This is an ideal opportunity for a driven, solutions‑oriented leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, healthcare environment and is focused on continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily operations of patient, retail, cafeteria, and catering services
- Ensure high levels of patient, client, and customer satisfaction through efficient, cost‑effective management
- Assist with oversight of food safety, sanitation, infection control, and regulatory compliance
- Promote team development through coaching, performance management, and engagement
- Collaborate with hospital departments to support integrated operations
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and operational goals
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality, or related field or Associate degree with 3+ years of related experience
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred
- 1–3 years of hospital or healthcare foodservice experience
- 3–5 years of foodservice operations management experience, including inventory and purchasing
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, culinary quality, and cost controls
- Prior P&L or contract‑managed services experience preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills
- Financial, budget, and computer proficiency required
- ServSafe® Certification preferred
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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: 1524939
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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