Salary: 100,000 - 115,000 / year based on experienceOther Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus, Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 17Job SummaryThe
Sr. Director of Food & Nutrition Services is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of hospital-based food and nutrition programs in an acute care environment. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered nutrition services while maintaining regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. The Sr. Director will lead a team of clinical and non-clinical staff, manage client and physician relationships, drive financial performance, and support talent development.
Key Responsibilities- Direct and oversee all aspects of Food & Nutrition Services within an acute care hospital, including patient dining, retail, and catering operations
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies and standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state and local health departments)
- Manage department operations within approved budgets, optimizing labor, food cost, and overall financial performance while delivering high-quality patient care
- Ensure patient meals meet physician-ordered diets, clinical nutrition standards, and patient satisfaction goals
- Lead and enforce rigorous safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and food safety programs (HACCP compliance)
- Collaborate closely with clinical teams (dietitians, nursing, physicians) to ensure integration of nutrition care into patient treatment plans
- Build and maintain strong relationships with hospital leadership, department heads, and key stakeholders
- Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and supply chain processes to ensure efficiency and cost containment
- Lead patient experience initiatives, including room service programs, menu innovation, and service recovery
- Mentor, develop, and retain a high-performing team, including managers, dietitians, and frontline staff
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and service excellence
- Align department operations with overall hospital goals, patient outcomes, and quality metrics
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Food Service Management, Nutrition, Hospitality, Healthcare Administration, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in acute care food & nutrition services
- 3-5 years of direct operational management experience in a hospital setting, including patient feeding, retail, and clinical nutrition integration
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets, clinical nutrition standards, and patient meal service models (e.g., room service)
- Proven experience with regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, CMS) and food safety standards (HACCP)
- Financial acumen with experience managing P&L, budgeting, labor productivity, and cost controls in a healthcare environment
- Experience with contract-managed services and healthcare foodservice systems preferred
- ServSafe® certification required (or ability to obtain)
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) a plus
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to engage clinicians, executives, and frontline staff
- Forward-thinking, proactive leader who serves as a visible ambassador of the organization within the hospital
Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!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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Req ID: 1538098
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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