DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Position Title: DFNS
Pay Grade: 14
Reports To: VPO
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
Other Forms of Compensation: bonus potential
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.
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Job Summary
As Director of Food & Nutrition Services, you will lead and oversee day‑to‑day dining operations for a healthcare account, ensuring safe, high‑quality, and patient‑focused foodservice. You will provide leadership to culinary and support teams while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering exceptional service to patients, visitors, and staff. This role is responsible for operational excellence, financial performance, and the successful execution of innovative culinary programs in a healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage frontline associates to ensure exceptional patient, retail, and catering services
- Maintain strong partnerships with hospital leadership, clinical teams, and support departments
- Work collaboratively with the Executive Chef and management team to develop menus that meet nutritional, regulatory, and patient satisfaction standards
- Ensure food quality, safety, and sanitation standards are consistently met or exceeded
- Oversee all financial aspects of the account, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management
- Implement and manage new culinary and patient experience programs
- Monitor performance metrics and continuously improve operational efficiency and service outcomes
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, food safety standards, and company policies
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or related field preferred
- Three to five years of foodservice management experience, preferably in healthcare or institutional settings
- High‑volume production and catering experience required
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets and financial performance
- Strong leadership, communication, and client‑relationship skills
- Passion for patient satisfaction and a desire to grow within a leading healthcare foodservice organization
Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!
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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: 1522192
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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