Assistant Vice President, Food and Nutrition Services

1100 Endeavor Health Clinical Operations; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Annual increases based on performance

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Free Parking Wellness Program

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Endeavor Health seeks an AVP, Food and Nutrition to standardize patient meal service across facilities and oversee food safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical nutrition collaboration. The role drives system-wide consistency and optimization for safe, high-quality nutrition services.

The successful candidate will lead multi-site teams, manage budgets, and partner with clinical and operations teams to enhance patient experience and outcomes in a growing healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM) considered; ServSafe or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible management experience in healthcare food service or nutrition services; multi-site leadership is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Standardize food service operating procedures, meal production systems, and service delivery across sites.
• Lead food safety and regulatory compliance (CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission, state/local codes; HACCP) and foster a system-wide safety culture.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure evidence-based clinical nutrition services and outcomes.
• Lead patient meal service programs prioritizing dignity, timeliness, and cultural sensitivity; monitor patient satisfaction and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee retail food operations (cafeterias, coffee, vending, catering); develop retail revenue strategy and customer-service standards.
• Develop operating and capital budgets; implement supply chain, group purchasing, waste reduction, and labor-efficiency initiatives; monitor budget vs targets.
• Build and lead inclusive leadership teams; manage recruitment, development, performance, and succession planning.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics/Food Service Management/Healthcare Administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Leadership experience in healthcare food service

Tools

CDM/CFSM knowledge

ServSafe certification

Job description

Position Highlights:

• Position: AVP, Food and Nutrition
• Location: Glenbrook or Elmhurst Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• Hours: Days, exempt

Hourly Pay Range:

$77.02 - $119.38 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

General Summary:

The Assistant Vice President, Food and Nutrition Services is responsible for programmatic operations across the Endeavor Health enterprise, including, but not limited to, all acute care facilities. This leader standardizes patient meal service across the organization, oversees food safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborates with clinical teams on clinical nutrition services. The role exists to ensure every Endeavor patient receives safe, high-quality, and dignified food and nutrition services - while driving system-wide consistency and optimization

What you will do:

• Standardize food service operating procedures, meal production systems, and service delivery across sites
• Lead food safety and regulatory compliance - CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission, state and local health codes, and HACCP - and sustain a system-wide food safety culture covering temperature monitoring, sanitation, and allergen management
• Collaborate with appropriate teams to ensure evidence-based clinical nutrition services and outcomes
• Lead patient meal service programs that prioritize dignity, choice, timeliness, and cultural sensitivity; monitor patient satisfaction data and lead service-recovery and continuous-improvement initiatives
• Oversee retail food operations - cafeterias, coffee, vending, and catering - across all facilities, including retail revenue strategy, menu innovation, and customer-service standards
• Develop operating and capital budgets for Food and Nutrition Services across all facilities; implement supply chain, group purchasing, waste-reduction, and labor-efficiency strategies; and monitor financial performance against established budget and operational targets.
• Build and lead inclusive, high-performing leadership teams across food service operations; foster a frontline culture of compassion, quality, and accountability
• Perform full people-leadership responsibilities - selection, development, performance management, and succession planning - for the Food and Nutrition Services organization across Endeavor Health

What you will need:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.

Certification:

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) or Certified Food Service Manager (CFSM) considered is required; ServSafe certification or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

10+ years of progressively responsible management experience in healthcare food service or nutrition services; multi-site or enterprise-level healthcare leadership experience highly preferred.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free ParkingWellness Program
• Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Company Culture and Employer Branding:

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging - each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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