Director of Food and Nutrition Jobs
Director of Food and Nutrition jobs are open across hospitals, long-term care facilities, school districts, and contract food service companies, from department manager to executive director level, with specializations in clinical nutrition, dietary compliance, and foodservice operations management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Join our dietary team in a skilled nursing setting and help provide comfort, care and connection through every meal served to our residents!
We’ve been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026! As an employee recently said, “I feel I have a lot of support. I feel like part of the team.”
Advantages:
Flexible Pay Options – Choose On-Demand Pay and get paid as soon as tomorrow for work done today or opt for our Weekly Pay schedule!
Positive, Family-Like Atmosphere – Work in a fun, supportive environment where teamwork and care go hand-in-hand.
Generous PTO & Benefits – Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
Career Growth Opportunities – Take advantage of our Loan and Forgiveness program as well as other educational programs to advance your nursing career.
Strong, Stable Leadership – Join a team led by experienced managers who are committed to customer service excellence and staff development.
Benefits and Perks*:
DAILY Pay!
Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days
Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more. Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.
401K through Fidelity
Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities
Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare
Wellness programs offered through WebMD
Employee recognition programs
Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!
Position Summary:
The primary purpose of your job is to manage the operation of the food service department to include staffing, food ordering, meal preparation, food delivery, food safety and kitchen sanitation in accordance with community policies, physician orders, resident care plans and within the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the community. Assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and supervise food service staff.
Education/Qualification:
Must possess a High School Diploma, or equivalent and must possess a Food Handler level II or similar food safety certification per state specific requirement.
Must also be:
1. A certified food service manager; or
2. Have similar national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body; or
3. Have an associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, if the course study includes food service or restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher learning; and
4. In States that have established standards for food service managers or food service managers, meets State requirements for food service managers or food service managers.
Shift & Wage:
Full-Time Opportunity Available
Shifts Needed: Monday - Friday
Salary: Negotiable
- Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
Join our dietary team in a skilled nursing setting and help provide comfort, care and connection through every meal served to our residents!
We’ve been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026! As an employee recently said, “I feel I have a lot of support. I feel like part of the team.”
Advantages:
Flexible Pay Options – Choose On-Demand Pay and get paid as soon as tomorrow for work done today or opt for our Weekly Pay schedule!
Positive, Family-Like Atmosphere – Work in a fun, supportive environment where teamwork and care go hand-in-hand.
Generous PTO & Benefits – Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
Career Growth Opportunities – Take advantage of our Loan and Forgiveness program as well as other educational programs to advance your nursing career.
Strong, Stable Leadership – Join a team led by experienced managers who are committed to customer service excellence and staff development.
Benefits and Perks*:
DAILY Pay!
Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days
Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more. Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.
401K through Fidelity
Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities
Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare
Wellness programs offered through WebMD
Employee recognition programs
Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!
Position Summary:
The primary purpose of your job is to manage the operation of the food service department to include staffing, food ordering, meal preparation, food delivery, food safety and kitchen sanitation in accordance with community policies, physician orders, resident care plans and within the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the community. Assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and supervise food service staff.
Education/Qualification:
Must possess a High School Diploma, or equivalent and must possess a Food Handler level II or similar food safety certification per state specific requirement.
Must also be:
1. A certified food service manager; or
2. Have similar national certification for food service management and safety from a national certifying body; or
3. Have an associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, if the course study includes food service or restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher learning; and
4. In States that have established standards for food service managers or food service managers, meets State requirements for food service managers or food service managers.
Shift & Wage:
Full-Time Opportunity Available
Shifts Needed: Monday - Friday
Salary: Negotiable
- Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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Who's Hiring
- Tanner Health10
- Whitsons Culinary7
- Saber Healthcare6
- The Nutrition5
- Advocate Aurora Health5
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Food & Beverage
- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of food and nutrition jobs.
- Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or food service management
- Minimum five years of progressive food and nutrition leadership experience in a healthcare or institutional setting
- Working knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission food service standards
- Demonstrated budget management experience including food cost, labor cost, and vendor contract oversight
- Proficiency with diet office software and electronic health record systems used in clinical nutrition documentation
Tips for Your Director of Food and Nutrition Job Search
Tailor your resume for regulatory compliance
Directors of food and nutrition are evaluated on their ability to meet Joint Commission, CMS, and state health department standards. Explicitly list compliance audits you have led, corrective action plans you have implemented, and any deficiency-free survey outcomes you have achieved.
Highlight your registered dietitian credentials prominently
Many director of food and nutrition postings require an RD or RDN credential as a minimum qualification. Place your credential directly after your name on your resume header so hiring managers and applicant tracking systems confirm eligibility before reading anything else.
Target openings by facility type and census size
A director of food and nutrition role at a 50-bed skilled nursing facility differs sharply from one at a 400-bed acute care hospital. Filter your search by facility type and patient census to find openings that match your actual management scope and budget experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of food and nutrition openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare case studies around budget and cost-per-meal metrics
Interview panels for director of food and nutrition roles consistently ask for specific examples of budget management and cost reduction. Come ready with concrete scenarios where you reduced food costs, managed labor to budget, or renegotiated vendor contracts without compromising nutritional standards.
Follow up with a clinical and operational summary
After your interview, send a brief follow-up note that reiterates one clinical outcome you drove and one operational improvement you led. This reinforces the dual focus employers expect from a director of food and nutrition rather than a single-track background.
Director of Food and Nutrition Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of food and nutritions?
Tanner Health, Whitsons Culinary, and Saber Healthcare are hiring the most director of food and nutritions right now, with openings concentrated in Georgia, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Contract food service management companies and large health system networks tend to post the highest volume of openings nationally.
How many director of food and nutrition jobs are remote?
About 25% of director of food and nutrition openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, facility-based nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are clinical nutrition consulting, regional or multi-site director positions, and corporate dietetics roles within large food service companies.
How do you become a director of food and nutrition?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in dietetics or a closely related field and completing an accredited dietetic internship to sit for the registered dietitian exam. After gaining your RD credential, build several years of clinical and supervisory experience in food service or clinical nutrition, then pursue roles with increasing management responsibility such as clinical nutrition manager or food service supervisor before moving into a director-level position.
Can you get hired as a director of food and nutrition with limited management experience?
Some smaller facilities, such as assisted living communities or rural critical-access hospitals, do hire candidates into director of food and nutrition roles who hold an RD credential but have limited formal management experience. Demonstrating that you have led projects, supervised staff informally, managed a departmental budget even on a small scale, or held a clinical nutrition manager title for a short tenure can strengthen your case significantly in those settings.
What does the director of food and nutrition interview process look like?
Most director of food and nutrition interviews involve an initial phone or video screen with HR or a talent acquisition specialist, followed by a panel interview with clinical leadership such as the chief nursing officer or chief clinical officer alongside operations or finance stakeholders. Candidates are typically asked to walk through a past budget challenge, describe a regulatory survey experience, and explain how they would handle a specific food safety or patient satisfaction scenario unique to that facility.
Where can I find and apply to director of food and nutrition jobs?
You can find and apply to director of food and nutrition jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, facility-type experience, and management scope, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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