Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services

Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With over 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, leveraging 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 boasts over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, serving more than 600 million meals annually.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services to lead all dining and nutrition operations at a 100-bed acute care hospital just outside Knoxville, TN. This pivotal leadership role drives operational excellence, financial performance, regulatory compliance, and patient satisfaction across all services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patient dining, retail, and clinical nutrition services.
• Manage budget, cost controls, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and food safety standards.
• Lead, develop, and hold managers and staff accountable.
• Improve patient satisfaction and overall service quality.
• Partner with hospital leadership and clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Nutrition, Hospitality, Business, or related field).
• 5+ years of healthcare food service leadership experience.
• Strong financial and operational management skills.
• ServSafe required (or ability to obtain).
• Registered Dietitian preferred.

Benefits

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance/ADD and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) and Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program and Discount Marketplace
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits and 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.

Key skills/competency

• Food Service Management
• Clinical Nutrition
• Healthcare Operations
• Budget Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Patient Satisfaction
• Staff Leadership
• Cost Control
• ServSafe Certification
• Hospital Administration Collaboration