SR DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Compass GroupAbout the role
Salary: 110,000 - 120,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus, Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 16
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 cafés 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 are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services to lead and oversee all aspects of foodservice operations a 150 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility. This role is responsible for managing patient dining, retail and cafeteria services, and catering operations, while fostering strong relationships across the hospital campus.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead daily operations of the Food & Nutrition department, ensuring high-quality service for patients, staff, and visitors
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Deliver exceptional food quality and presentation across all dining areas
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Develop and manage departmental budgets to maximize value while maintaining cost control
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Oversee safety, sanitation, and facility maintenance programs
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Build and maintain positive relationships with hospital leadership, staff, and guests
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Support professional development, performance management, and engagement of team members
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Ensure alignment of foodservice operations with the overall goals and vision of the healthcare facility
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of relevant experience
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5+ years of proven leadership in foodservice management, preferably in healthcare or contract services
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2–4 years of hands-on experience with foodservice operations, purchasing, and inventory control
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Strong understanding of food and catering trends, production, sanitation, and cost control
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Experience managing P&L and financial performance
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ServSafe® certification preferred
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A forward-thinking, proactive leader who can serve as the face of the foodservice program
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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 for paid time off benefits information.
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