SR DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Salary: 120,000 - 130,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus, Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 17
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 Sr. Director of Food & Nutrition Services serves as the senior operational leader for the Food & Nutrition Services Department within a large healthcare facility. This role oversees all day‑to‑day foodservice operations, including patient dining, retail, catering, production, and clinical nutrition support. The Sr. Director provides strategic leadership, ensures high‑quality service delivery, maintains strong client partnerships, drives financial performance, and leads the development of a large, diverse team.
$10M Managed Volume • $2.2M Retail Sales • 95 FTEs • 6 Managers • Bedside Patient Delivery Program
Key Responsibilities
- Direct overall departmental operations to meet performance goals while operating within the approved budget and maximizing value for the client.
- Ensure all food served—across patient dining, bedside delivery, retail, and catering—is of superior quality, safe, and aligned with healthcare standards.
- Lead safety, sanitation, and equipment maintenance programs to ensure regulatory and compliance excellence.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the client, key stakeholders, and interdisciplinary hospital departments.
- Promote professional development, engagement, and advancement opportunities for all team members across 95 FTEs and 6 managers.
- Foster strong interdepartmental partnerships to integrate Food & Nutrition Services into broader hospital operations and service excellence initiatives.
- Oversee retail strategy and performance, including $2.2M in annual retail sales.
- Drive innovation, service enhancements, and operational efficiencies within a bedside patient meal delivery model.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of five years of proven leadership experience, with responsibility for large teams and complex operations.
- Two to four years of direct foodservice operational management, including purchasing and inventory oversight.
- Strong understanding of foodservice and healthcare dining trends, with expertise in quality production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation.
- Experience managing P&L performance and contract foodservice accounts preferred.
- ServSafe® certification a plus.
- Forward‑thinking, proactive leadership style with the ability to represent the company professionally and effectively.
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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: 1515889
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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