Senior Director, Food & Nutrition Services

Endeavor Health; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Career Growth & Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Food and Nutrition Services to standardize patient meal service across the enterprise, oversee safety and regulatory compliance, and partner with clinical teams on nutrition outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years of healthcare food service leadership, a relevant bachelor’s degree (MBA/MPH preferred), and CDM/CFSM certification. This executive position oversees multiple facilities, budgets, and a transformational nutrition strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Service Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• CDM or CFSM certification required; ServSafe preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible management experience in healthcare food service or nutrition services; multi-site leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Standardize food service procedures across sites.
• Oversee CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission, and HACCP compliance.
• Collaborate with clinical teams on evidence-based nutrition services.
• Lead patient meal programs emphasizing dignity, timeliness, and cultural sensitivity.
• Oversee retail food operations and budgeted targets; optimize supply chain and labor efficiency.
• Build and lead high-performing leadership teams; manage people leadership and succession.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Multi-site leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition / related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Food and Nutrition Services to standardize patient meal service across the enterprise, oversee safety and regulatory compliance, and partner with clinical teams on nutrition outcomes.

The role requires 10+ years of healthcare food service leadership, a relevant bachelor’s degree (MBA/MPH preferred), and CDM/CFSM certification. This executive position oversees multiple facilities, budgets, and a transformational nutrition strategy.