ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Salary: 80,000 - 85,000 / 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 plays a key leadership role in supporting the effective operation of Food & Nutrition Services within a large acute care hospital. This position helps oversee all aspects of foodservice operations—including patient dining, retail services (cafeteria, catering, and other non‑patient functions), quality improvement initiatives, sanitation, and infection control—while ensuring alignment with overall hospital objectives.
This role is ideal for a dynamic, solutions‑oriented leader with an entrepreneurial mindset and a drive to continuously enhance service delivery and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of high-quality foodservice operations that ensure exceptional client and patient satisfaction.
- Assist with managing cost‑effective, efficient systems across patient services, retail operations, and culinary functions.
- Lead and maintain robust safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with patients, hospital leadership, and interdepartmental partners.
- Promote professional development, mentorship, and ongoing growth of team members.
- Support and enhance collaboration across departments while ensuring foodservice operations integrate seamlessly with the hospital’s broader operational goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Technology/Management or related field; or Associate’s degree with at least three (3) years of directly related experience.
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
- One (1) to three (3) years of hospital or adult care experience, depending on education and training.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of direct foodservice operational management, including inventory and purchasing control.
- Strong understanding of food and catering trends, quality standards, production processes, sanitation practices, cost controls, and presentation.
- Experience with P&L accountability or contract‑managed services is a plus.
- Proven leadership abilities, including supervision, coaching, and team development.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong financial, budgeting, accounting, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with relevant computer applications.
- ServSafe® certification required.
Role Environment
- Based in a major New York City hospital within a leading health system.
- 550+ bed acute care facility.
- Member of a 10‑person management leadership team overseeing 100+ union employees.
- Oversight responsibilities include Food Safety & Sanitation, Patient Services, Scheduling, Onboarding, Payroll, Labor Management, Retail Operations, and Culinary Services.
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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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1502578
Morrison Healthcare
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