Corporate Director Food and Nutrition Services

Company: Hca Healthcare
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Director Food and Nutrition Services? At HealthTrust, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Benefits HealthTrust offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) • Colleague recognition program • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Director Food and Nutrition Services like you to be a part of our team. Job Summary and Qualifications The Corporate Director Hospitality, Food and Nutrition Services leads, directs, and manages the operations of enterprise-wide Food and Nutrition Services for HCA hospital facilities. The Director provides consistent, high-quality service in a sanitary environment while ensuring State, Local, Federal and Joint Commission regulations, established policies and procedures and department standards of performance are met. What you will do in this role includes: Quality • Evaluates existing systems and processes, initiates change and improvements, and makes suggestions to upper management • Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with all current policies, procedures and regulatory standards (TJC, OSHA, EEOC and others) within all food and nutritional services areas. • Consistently demonstrates the organizations commitment for and adherence to sound ethical business practices in accordance with the Corporate Integrity and Compliance Program, annual work plan and established policies and procedures. • Directs food production, ensure standardized recipes and production sheets, check food for flavor, temperature and appearance on a regular basis. Specialty-Specific Responsibilities • Leads, directs and manages the daily operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Department encompassing but not limited to all patient and non-patient food service, employee cafeteria, doctor’s dining room, catering and floor stock. • Prepares or directs preparation of department records as well as recurring and special reports and analyses indicating number and types of regular and therapeutic diets prepared, nutritional and caloric analyses of meals, food and labor costs, sanitation irregularities, menus, food production rates and so forth as required/requested. Service • Assumes accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions in an effort to meet or exceed HCAHPS goals • Maintains a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary. • Supports the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient experience • Directs the effective operation of all Food and Nutrition Services activities in the organization to provide for an aseptic and aesthetically pleasing environment through coordinating and supervising all functions of the department. • Responsible for providing high-quality service to, and acting as liaison with, patients and their representatives, physicians and employees People • Ensures full and timely compliance with staff development to include training and education, competency assessment and performance reviews • Provides for a well-trained and competent staff through supervision and coordination in relation to all departmental activities • Utilizes leadership responsibilities in directing the Food and Nutritional supervisory staff. • Achieve Employee Engagement goals and objectives • Leads others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives; provides meaningful coaching and mentoring to increase the capabilities of individuals and teams and drive employee engagement • Responsible for staff performance and the accomplishment of departmental responsibilities in accord with corporate, hospital, department and safety policies and procedures to meet both company and regulatory requirements. Growth • Provides for new and innovative services and systems through up-to-date information about new high-quality products, safety equipment and time saving methods Finance • Directs the purchase of supplies, food, equipment and other supplies to meet the needs of assigned hospital and hospital/department campus. • Manages department productivity to assigned goals and objectives to maximize operational efficiency, optimum use of resources and cost minimization • Manages costs to achieve Net Spend per APD goals and objectives. What qualifications you will need: • Bachelor’s degree - Required • Minimum five years’ experience managing food services in a healthcare or hospitality setting - Required • Knowledge of hospital and healthcare operations - Preferred • Knowledge of hospital and healthcare financial metrics - Preferred • Certified Food Protection Manager (ANAB) - Required • Certified Dietary Manager, CDM-CFPP (ANFP)* or Registered Dietitian, If required by state or local municipality – Required within 12 months of hire • Ability to Travel up to 25% - required In todays challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.

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