ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES

Compass Group•Hartford, CT

1d•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

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 The Associate Director of Food & Nutrition Services supports Food & Nutrition Services operations within an 860‑bed Level I Trauma Center, overseeing inpatient, outpatient, and retail dining programs and producing approximately 600–700 meals per meal period. The Associate Director is part of a collaborative leadership team of eight managers overseeing multiple service lines across the hospital. This position assists with day‑to‑day leadership of Food & Nutrition Services in an acute care hospital setting, supporting patient and retail dining, food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This is an ideal opportunity for a driven, solutions‑oriented leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, healthcare environment and is focused on continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management, Hospitality, or related field or Associate degree with 3+ years of related experience
1–3 years of hospital or healthcare foodservice experience
3–5 years of foodservice operations management experience, including inventory and purchasing
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, culinary quality, and cost controls
Strong leadership, communication, and coaching skills
Financial, budget, and computer proficiency required

Nice To Haves

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred
Prior P&L or contract‑managed services experience preferred
ServSafe® Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Support daily operations of patient, retail, cafeteria, and catering services
Ensure high levels of patient, client, and customer satisfaction through efficient, cost‑effective management
Assist with oversight of food safety, sanitation, infection control, and regulatory compliance
Promote team development through coaching, performance management, and engagement
Collaborate with hospital departments to support integrated operations
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and operational goals