Director, Nutrition Services — Strategy & Operations

Valley Health; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy U wellness program

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Director of Nutrition Services for Winchester Medical Center. The role leads strategic planning, operations, and financial management of nutrition and food service operations, ensuring high-quality, safe, patient-centered and retail nutrition services.

You will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and drive improvements in patient satisfaction, meal accuracy, and service timeliness while managing budgets and compliance with CMS, DNV, FDA, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field (required)
• Master's degree preferred
• ServSafe certification required or obtained within 6 months
• 7-10+ years leadership in food and nutrition services, healthcare preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision for Nutrition Services at Winchester Medical Center.
• Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with organizational goals and quality outcomes.
• Lead and mentor managers and frontline staff to foster a high-performing, service-oriented culture.
• Oversee daily operations of food production, patient meal service, retail dining and specialty contracts.
• Monitor KPIs such as patient satisfaction, meal accuracy, and service timeliness.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, cost-control strategies, and revenue opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (CMS, FDA, etc.).
• Lead readiness for surveys, audits, and inspections.
• Enhance patient and guest dining experiences and address complaints promptly.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a skilled workforce; promote inclusion and continuous learning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Patient focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics/food service management

Master's degree preferred

Executive Chef training

Job description

Valley Health is seeking a Director of Nutrition Services for Winchester Medical Center. The role leads strategic planning, operations, and financial management of nutrition and food service operations, ensuring high-quality, safe, patient-centered and retail nutrition services.

You will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and drive improvements in patient satisfaction, meal accuracy, and service timeliness while managing budgets and compliance with CMS, DNV, FDA, and safety standards.