SR. DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND NUTRITION

Senior Director Of Food And Nutrition Services

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 cafs 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

We're currently seeking a Senior Director of Food and Nutrition Services to lead dining and clinical nutrition operations at a 200+ bed acute care hospital. This role offers an opportunity to make a measurable impact on patient satisfaction, safety, and well-beingwhile leading a talented and mission-driven team.

100 - 110K Salary, Bonus potential, 5-day work week, alternating weekends. Growth potential. Relocation assistance if outside a 50-mile radius.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for patient dining, retail foodservice, catering, and clinical nutrition operations

Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals that support healing and meet regulatory standards

Partner with hospital leadership to align services with clinical and organizational goals

Lead, coach, and develop a large multidisciplinary team including managers, RDs, and frontline associates

Manage departmental budget, labor, purchasing, and cost controls to drive financial performance

Ensure full compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines (Joint Commission, CMS, HACCP, etc.)

Champion a culture of service excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Foodservice Management, Nutrition, Dietetics, Hospitality, or related field (Master's preferred)
• Registered Dietitian (RD) strongly preferred
• 710+ years of progressive food and nutrition leadership experience, preferably in a healthcare environment
• Proven success managing large teams, budgets, and operations in complex, high-volume settings
• Deep understanding of clinical nutrition programs and healthcare regulatory standards
• ServSafe certified (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
• Experience with CBORD, Computrition, or similar foodservice platforms is a plus
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Why Morrison Healthcare?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package through Compass Group
• A mission-focused culture that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth
• Access to industry-leading training, development, and career advancement opportunities
• Be part of a national leader in healthcare hospitality, backed by the strength of Compass Group

Morrison Healthcare is a proud part of Compass Group USA. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected category.

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, retirement plan, flexible time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.