SYSTEMS DIRECTOR OF PATIENT DINING
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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
Systems Director of Patient Dining
📍 Jacksonville, FL | Morrison Healthcare
Lead with Vision. Serve with Purpose. Grow with Morrison.
Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Systems Director of Patient Dining to lead foodservice operations across a multi-hospital system in Jacksonville, FL. This executive leadership role is perfect for someone who thrives in high-impact, multi-site environments, with a passion for transforming the patient dining experience through compassionate service, operational excellence, and strategic leadership.
🔹 Position Overview
Title: Systems Director of Patient Dining
Location: Jacksonville, FL (Multi-Hospital System)
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift with some travel/weekends
Employer: Morrison Healthcare, a division of Compass One Healthcare
Reports To: SYSTEMS DIRECTOR
🌟 Why This Role?
Broaden Your Impact: Lead patient dining for multiple hospital campuses
Autonomy with Support: Make key decisions backed by industry-leading systems
Mission-Driven Work: Every meal you oversee helps patients heal
Live & Work in Jacksonville: Coastal living with affordable charm, great schools, and vibrant culture
🧭 Key Responsibilities
Oversee all patient dining operations across multiple hospitals
Lead, coach, and support foodservice directors and frontline leaders
Standardize systems, menus, and service models across campuses
Partner with clinical nutrition and nursing to drive patient-centered care
Ensure compliance with HACCP, Joint Commission, CMS, and all food safety standards
Manage budgets, staffing models, and performance KPIs across the system
Improve and maintain top-tier patient satisfaction and HCAHPS scores
✅ Qualifications
7+ years of healthcare foodservice leadership; multi-site experience preferred
Deep knowledge of therapeutic diets, compliance, and healthcare operations
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
ServSafe certified (or able to obtain within 30 days)
Bachelor’s in Hospitality, Nutrition, Business, or related field required (Master’s a plus)
Proven success in operational performance and staff development
💼 What We Offer
Competitive salary + Annual Bonus Plan
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision & life insurance
401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement & career advancement
Paid time off + holidays
Access to Compass Group’s vast leadership development network
Culture built on service, innovation, and recognition
🚀 Ready to Lead with Purpose?
Join Morrison Healthcare and help shape a patient dining program that nourishes not just the body—but the whole person. Your leadership will make a system-wide impact in one of Florida’s most dynamic healthcare markets.
About Morrison Healthcare
Morrison Healthcare, part of Compass One and Compass Group USA, is the nation’s top food and nutrition services provider dedicated exclusively to healthcare. With over 750 hospital partnerships, our mission is clear: to deliver the best experience for every patient, every meal, every time.
Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!
Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA
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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 for paid time off benefits information.
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.
Req ID: 1445980
Morrison Healthcare
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