Executive Director, Food & Nutrition Operations

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage from 1+

Tuition Assistance Program

Pension plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Wellness / employee resource groups

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Director of Food & Nutrition Ops to provide executive leadership for patient meals, hospitality, procurement, production, safety, and financial performance at UT MD Anderson. You will partner across clinical and administrative teams to align nutrition services with the institution's mission and patient care standards.

Qualifications include 8+ years in food service/hospitality operations with management experience, ServSafe

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in hotel, hospitality, or restaurant mgmt or related field.
• Eight years in food service/hospitality ops with five years in mgmt.
• ServSafe Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the department's strategic plan aligned with priorities.
• Maintain operational excellence across people, service, quality, and finances.
• Lead innovation in hospitality, nutrition care, and service delivery models.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare for surveys and audits.
• Manage budgets, vendor relations, and performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare operations

Budgeting & finance

Regulatory compliance

Workforce development

Patient experience

Education

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

MBA or related advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Director of Food & Nutrition Ops to provide executive leadership for patient meals, hospitality, procurement, production, safety, and financial performance at UT MD Anderson. You will partner across clinical and administrative teams to align nutrition services with the institution's mission and patient care standards.

Qualifications include 8+ years in food service/hospitality operations with management experience, ServSafe