Explore Nutrition Director Jobs

Nutrition Directors lead programs that promote health through food, nutrition education, and high-quality meal services. They may oversee clinical nutrition teams, hospital or senior living food operations, community health initiatives, or wellness programs. Explore Nutrition Director opportunities on Ladders, where you can find vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Nutrition Director Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and setting, but often include developing nutrition policies and programs, managing budgets and staff, ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance, and evaluating outcomes. In healthcare environments, Nutrition Directors may partner with physicians, dietitians, and administrators to support patient care. In other organizations, they may guide menu planning, nutrition education, or population health strategies.

Common Qualifications and Skills

Employers commonly seek leadership experience in nutrition, dietetics, food service, or healthcare operations. Depending on the position, a degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a related field may be required, and some roles require registered dietitian credentials or state licensure. Valuable skills include team leadership, program development, budget management, communication, food safety, and knowledge of applicable regulations.

Where Nutrition Directors Work

Nutrition Director roles can be found in hospitals, health systems, long-term care and senior living communities, schools, government agencies, food service organizations, and wellness companies. The scope of a role depends on the employer: some positions focus on clinical services, while others emphasize dining operations, community nutrition, or strategic program leadership.

Find Nutrition Director Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted Nutrition Director opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, workplace settings, and leadership responsibilities to find positions that align with your experience and career goals. New opportunities may be added regularly, so check back for the latest openings.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Nutrition Director do?question toggle

    A Nutrition Director leads nutrition-related programs and teams. Depending on the organization, the role may cover clinical nutrition, food service operations, menu planning, nutrition education, budgets, compliance, and program evaluation.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Nutrition Director jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer. Many roles call for relevant leadership experience and a degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or a related field. Clinical positions may require registered dietitian credentials, licensure, or other specialized qualifications.

  • Where do Nutrition Directors work?question toggle

    Nutrition Directors work in settings such as hospitals, health systems, long-term care facilities, senior living communities, schools, government agencies, food service organizations, and wellness companies.

  • How much do Nutrition Director jobs pay?question toggle

    Pay varies based on factors such as location, employer, experience, credentials, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

  • How can I find Nutrition Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Nutrition Director listings on Ladders and review each posting for salary information, qualifications, and responsibilities. Listings on Ladders are focused on professional roles paying $100,000 or more.