Culinary Programs Director, Patient Nutrition & Operations

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage day one

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks an Assoc Dir, Culinary Programs to lead culinary strategy and operations across patient and retail dining. You will ensure safe, high-quality programs aligned with clinical nutrition standards and organizational priorities.

Collaborating across clinical nutrition, wellness, supply chain, and operations, you will drive efficiency, compliance, and an exceptional dining experience while building high-performing teams. Houston onsite work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management, Institutional Management, Culinary Management, Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Master's degree preferred for leadership roles.
• Extensive management experience in food service environments such as healthcare, hospitality, or food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate culinary vision for retail and patient services.
• Lead recipe standardization including ingredients, methods, portions, allergens, and nutrient targets.
• Drive innovation aligned with healthcare nutrition standards and dining trends.
• Partner with clinical nutrition and wellness to validate menu cycles and nutrition labeling.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Culinary strategy

Operational excellence

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hotel or Restaurant Management or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks an Assoc Dir, Culinary Programs to lead culinary strategy and operations across patient and retail dining. You will ensure safe, high-quality programs aligned with clinical nutrition standards and organizational priorities.

Collaborating across clinical nutrition, wellness, supply chain, and operations, you will drive efficiency, compliance, and an exceptional dining experience while building high-performing teams. Houston onsite work.