SR DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Salary: 100,000 - 115,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus, Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 16
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
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight for all Food & Nutrition Services operations, including patient dining, retail services, food production, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage a $5M operation supporting a 242-bed hospital with an ADC of 125 patients, two retail dining locations, and approximately $1M in annual retail sales.
- Lead and develop a team of 5-6 managers and approximately 35 frontline associates, driving engagement, accountability, and performance.
- Ensure excellence in patient meal quality, accuracy, timeliness, and overall patient satisfaction.
- Manage departmental budgets, labor productivity, staffing, and financial performance to achieve operational and profitability goals.
- Oversee retail operations, sales growth, and customer satisfaction while maintaining high quality and service standards.
- Build strong relationships with hospital leadership and clinical partners to support organizational objectives and patient care initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality, Business, Nutrition, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare food service, hospitality, or contract-managed services.
- Strong operational experience with budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, labor management, and P&L accountability.
- Knowledge of healthcare food service regulations, food safety, sanitation, and patient dining programs.
- Proven ability to lead large teams, develop talent, and drive employee engagement.
- ServSafe® certification preferred.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, financial, and problem-solving skills with a proactive, customer-focused leadership style.
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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: 1583976
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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