Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are partnered with an excellent organization that is seeking a Director of Food & Nutrition Services to oversee the operations, financial performance, programs, and personnel for Food & Nutrition Services and a Diabetes & Nutrition Center within a healthcare setting. This role will lead strategic initiatives, quality improvement, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across clinical and operational departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of Food & Nutrition Services and Diabetes & Nutrition programs.
• Develop and manage operational initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Establish and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor financial, clinical, quality, safety, and staffing performance.
• Direct staffing and resource allocation based on patient volume, budgets, and program needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care, service quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee menu development, patient meal services, and therapeutic nutrition programs.
• Develop and monitor clinical and quality improvement measures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, infection control, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clinical, production, and operational teams to integrate nutrition services into patient care.
• Present program and financial updates to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Education, or a related field required; Master’s preferred.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a healthcare or medical food service setting.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, therapeutic diets, patient meal delivery, and healthcare food service.
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and program management.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure healthcare environment.

Licensure/Certifications

• ServSafe certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Registered Dietitian (RD), Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), or Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP) strongly preferred.