Nealy Pierce is recruiting a
Director of Food & Nutrition Services
for a growing, non-profit acute care hospital in Middle Tennessee. This is a true service-line Director role overseeing clinical nutrition, patient dining, retail/café, production, staffing, and financial performance. Role Highlights
Directly reports to the COO
Leads ~100 staff in a fully in-house operation
Responsible for budget ownership, labor management, and regulatory readiness
Opportunity to elevate menus, service quality, and patient experience
Successful Candidates Will Bring
BS in Nutrition or Dietetics with approved internship/clinical experience
Tennessee licensure (or ability to obtain)
5+ years supervisory and budgetary experience in acute care
Experience leading both clinical nutrition and foodservice operations
Strong financial acumen with a collaborative leadership style
Ability to bring fresh ideas, including menu enhancements
Excellent soft skills with the ability to hold teams accountable
Regulatory readiness and food safety experience
Clean driving record required
RD preferred (not required). CDM acceptable for strong hospital leaders. Compensation & Benefits
Attractive compensation package designed for experienced Food & Nutrition leaders
Relocation assistance available
Full benefits, PTO, and retirement
No state income tax
About the area
Located between Nashville and Knoxville, Middle Tennessee offers scenic parks and outdoor recreation, a lower cost of living, strong schools, and easy access to major metros. It’s truly an ideal place to build a meaningful career while enjoying the incredible lifestyle outside the hospital. To learn more about the opportunity, please submit your resume via the link.
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Director of Food & Nutrition Services
for a growing, non-profit acute care hospital in Middle Tennessee. This is a true service-line Director role overseeing clinical nutrition, patient dining, retail/café, production, staffing, and financial performance. Role Highlights
Directly reports to the COO
Leads ~100 staff in a fully in-house operation
Responsible for budget ownership, labor management, and regulatory readiness
Opportunity to elevate menus, service quality, and patient experience
Successful Candidates Will Bring
BS in Nutrition or Dietetics with approved internship/clinical experience
Tennessee licensure (or ability to obtain)
5+ years supervisory and budgetary experience in acute care
Experience leading both clinical nutrition and foodservice operations
Strong financial acumen with a collaborative leadership style
Ability to bring fresh ideas, including menu enhancements
Excellent soft skills with the ability to hold teams accountable
Regulatory readiness and food safety experience
Clean driving record required
RD preferred (not required). CDM acceptable for strong hospital leaders. Compensation & Benefits
Attractive compensation package designed for experienced Food & Nutrition leaders
Relocation assistance available
Full benefits, PTO, and retirement
No state income tax
About the area
Located between Nashville and Knoxville, Middle Tennessee offers scenic parks and outdoor recreation, a lower cost of living, strong schools, and easy access to major metros. It’s truly an ideal place to build a meaningful career while enjoying the incredible lifestyle outside the hospital. To learn more about the opportunity, please submit your resume via the link.
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