sr director of food

 Salary: 105, ,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.

The Senior Director of Food & Nutrition Services is responsible for leading all aspects of foodservice operations within a healthcare environment, overseeing an $8.5 million managed volume. This role ensures high-quality patient dining experiences, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. You will manage a unionized workforce, support a bedside patient delivery system, and drive strategic initiatives that enhance service and financial performance.

• Lead daily foodservice operations to ensure exceptional patient and retail dining experiences.
• Manage an $8.5M budget, optimizing resources while maximizing value for the healthcare facility and its patients.
• Ensure all food offerings meet or exceed quality standards, with a strong focus on nutrition, presentation, and patient satisfaction.
• Oversee safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, clinical staff, and facility leadership.
• Champion professional development and engagement across a unionized foodservice team.
• Collaborate with other departments to align foodservice operations with the facility's overall care plan.
• Support and enhance bedside patient meal delivery systems to ensure timely, accurate service.
• Monitor and improve operational metrics, including cost control, inventory management, and purchasing efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in foodservice management or healthcare hospitality.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven leadership experience in foodservice, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• 2–4 years of direct operational management experience, including inventory and purchasing controls.
• Strong understanding of healthcare foodservice trends, including patient satisfaction, sanitation, cost control, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with P&L accountability and contract-managed services is highly desirable.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Must be proactive, forward-thinking, and represent the company with professionalism and integrity.

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Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Morrison Healthcare 

AMY S MILLER 

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