DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES at Compass Group in Washington

Salary: 90,000 - 95,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Annual Performance Bonus, Flexible Paid Time off, Benefits, 401K, Training

Pay Grade: 14

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.

Job Summary

In this healthcare food service leadership role, you will oversee a $2.1M managed volume operation with a bedside patient meal delivery system, a retail program generating $215K in annual sales, and a team of 13 FTEs. As the Director of Food & Nutrition Services, you are responsible for all daily operations, team leadership, financial performance, and the overall patient and guest dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, guests, clinical partners, and the client.
• Partner with the Chef and management team to develop menus and ensure the delivery of high‑quality food and service.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of associates across patient dining, retail, and production.
• Oversee all financial components of the account, including P&L management, budgeting, cost controls, and forecasting.
• Implement and support new culinary and operational programs designed to elevate service excellence and patient satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, sanitation, and quality standards within a healthcare environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Culinary, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of foodservice operations experience, ideally within healthcare.
• Demonstrated success in high‑volume production and catering.
• Previous experience managing budgets, cost controls, and financial performance.
• A desire to learn, grow, and advance within a leading healthcare foodservice organization.

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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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

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.

Req ID: 1500722

Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER

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