If you’re in the Nashville market and open to relocating within Middle Tennessee, this is a rare opportunity to step into a true Director role with full operational ownership and executive visibility.
Nealy Pierce is recruiting a Director of Food & Nutrition Services
for a growing, nonprofit acute care hospital. You’ll lead a large in-house program spanning clinical nutrition, patient dining, retail/café, catering, and production - with responsibility for staffing, budget, quality, and regulatory readiness. Why Consider This Role
Direct access to senior leadership
Full service-line ownership (not just clinical or cafeteria)
Opportunity to refresh menus and elevate patient dining
Lower cost of living and easier pace than the metro
No state income tax + relocation assistance available
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 (must be insurable)
RD preferred (not required). CDM acceptable for strong hospital operators. Compensation
Attractive compensation package designed for experienced Food & Nutrition leaders
Full benefits, generous PTO & retirement
To learn more, please submit your resume via the link.
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for a growing, nonprofit acute care hospital. You’ll lead a large in-house program spanning clinical nutrition, patient dining, retail/café, catering, and production - with responsibility for staffing, budget, quality, and regulatory readiness. Why Consider This Role
Direct access to senior leadership
Full service-line ownership (not just clinical or cafeteria)
Opportunity to refresh menus and elevate patient dining
Lower cost of living and easier pace than the metro
No state income tax + relocation assistance available
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 (must be insurable)
RD preferred (not required). CDM acceptable for strong hospital operators. Compensation
Attractive compensation package designed for experienced Food & Nutrition leaders
Full benefits, generous PTO & retirement
To learn more, please submit your resume via the link.
#J-18808-Ljbffr