Director, Food & Nutrition Services — Hospital Operations Leader

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work programs

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Director of Food and Nutrition Services to lead the department across patient and non-patient areas, ensuring quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes staff development, budgeting, menu planning, and collaboration with clinical teams to support patient care and operations. Candidates should have strong leadership and a track record in hospital food service management.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED Required
• Minimum of five years’ experience in managing food or hospitality services Required
• Knowledge of hospital and healthcare operations Preferred
• Knowledge of hospital and healthcare financial metrics Preferred
• RD or LD, CDM Preferred
• ANAB Approved Food Management Course or state requirement Required

Responsibilities

• 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 within all food and nutritional services areas
• Directs food production, ensure standardized recipes and production sheets, check food for flavor, temperature and appearance on a regular basis
• Leads, directs and manages the daily operations of the Food and Nutrition Services Department encompassing patient and non-patient food service, employee cafeteria, doctor’s dining room, catering and floor stock
• Prepares or directs preparation of department records and reports including diets, menus, costs and labor
• Ensures staff development through training, competency assessment and performance reviews
• Provides for a well-trained staff through supervision and coordination
• Leads others to accomplish goals and drives employee engagement
• Directs the purchase of supplies, food, equipment and other needs
• Manages department productivity to maximize efficiency and control costs
• Manages and maximizes compliance of HealthTrust vendors

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Cost control

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Registered Dietician (RD) / Licensed Dietician (LD)

Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)

Tools

ServeSafe

ANAB Approved Food Management Course

Job description

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Director of Food and Nutrition Services to lead the department across patient and non-patient areas, ensuring quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes staff development, budgeting, menu planning, and collaboration with clinical teams to support patient care and operations. Candidates should have strong leadership and a track record in hospital food service management.