ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - LAWRENCEVILLE, GA

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.

Job Summary

Associate Director of Food & Nutrition Services

Location: Acute Care Hospital

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Director of Food & Nutrition Services to join our leadership team. This role plays a key part in ensuring the successful operation of all foodservice-related activities within the hospital—including patient dining, retail, catering, quality improvement, sanitation, and infection control.

This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and entrepreneurial manager who thrives on creating innovative solutions and driving service excellence in a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support overall management of food & nutrition services to ensure client and customer satisfaction
• Direct and oversee safety, sanitation, and infection control programs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, staff, and hospital leadership
• Promote professional growth and development of team members
• Drive quality improvement and cost-effective operational performance
• Integrate foodservice operations into the hospital’s overall plan of care

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• B.S. in Food Service Technology/Management or related field; OR
• A.A. Degree plus 3+ years of directly related experience
• Credentials: Certified Dietary Manager or Registered Dietitian preferred; ServSafe® Certification required
• Experience:
• 1–3 years in hospital or adult care setting (depending on degree/training)
• 3–5 years of direct foodservice operational management with purchasing/inventory expertise
• P&L accountability or contract-managed services experience preferred

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of foodservice and catering trends, sanitation standards, and cost controls
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team-building abilities
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Solid financial and budget management skills
• Proficient computer skills

This position offers the chance to combine leadership, innovation, and service excellence in a hospital setting—where food and nutrition are an integral part of patient care and experience.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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, 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.

Req ID: 1462966

Morrison Healthcare

MICHAEL GREMBA

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