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SR DIRECTOR FOOD AND NUTRITION

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jun 2026

About the role

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.

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Job Summary

Senior Director of Dining Services
Prisma Health Richland | Columbia, SC

Prisma Health Richland is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director of Dining Services to lead all foodservice operations at one of South Carolina's largest healthcare facilities. This high-profile leadership role is responsible for operational excellence, financial performance, client satisfaction, team development, and delivering an exceptional patient and guest experience.

The ideal candidate is a visible leader who can build strong client relationships, develop high-performing teams, and drive results in a complex healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead all daily foodservice operations for Prisma Health Richland.
Manage and develop a team of managers and frontline associates.
Maintain strong partnerships with hospital leadership and key stakeholders.
Operate within budget while maximizing value and service excellence.
Ensure outstanding food quality, patient satisfaction, and hospitality standards.
Oversee purchasing, inventory, labor management, and cost controls.
Ensure compliance with all safety, sanitation, regulatory, and food safety standards.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
Foster collaboration across departments and integrate Dining Services into the overall hospital operation.
Serve as the face of Morrison Healthcare within the account.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent leadership experience.
Minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience.
Two to four years of foodservice operational management experience with purchasing and inventory oversight.
Strong knowledge of food quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, catering, and hospitality trends.
Experience with budgeting, P&L accountability, and contract-managed services preferred.
Proven ability to lead large teams and develop future leaders.
ServSafe certification preferred.
Strong client relationship and communication skills.
Forward-thinking, proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a flagship Morrison Healthcare operation and make a meaningful impact on patient experience, team engagement, and operational performance.

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