Asst Dir, Nutrition Lab

Overview

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually.

Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Salary: $75,000-$80,000
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Job Summary

The Assistant Director of the Nutrition Lab serves as the primary liaison between the Nutrition Lab and the client’s Clinical Nutrition team, ensuring seamless coordination, high-quality service delivery, and alignment with department goals. This role supports the operational, educational, and project-based needs of the Nutrition Lab while also providing training and oversight for initiatives across the Rochester, MN Campus.

• Develops goals and oversees execution of Nutrition Lab operations in alignment with clinical nutrition priorities, medical direction, and patient population needs.
• Serves as the direct liaison with client Clinical Nutrition leadership to support communication, workflow optimization, and program development.
• Leads, trains, mentors, and evaluates Nutrition Lab staff, ensuring strong competency, productivity, and adherence to quality standards.
• Supports training programs and project work for the Rochester campus, including onboarding, competency development, and process improvement initiatives.
• Implements strategies that promote collaboration, operational efficiency, and high-quality clinical nutrition outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, confidentiality, HIPAA, and patient rights standards.
• Participates in and may lead patient satisfaction initiatives, departmental meetings, and Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

• Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), required
• State licensure (where applicable), required
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare setting, including leadership or managerial responsibilities in clinical nutrition or patient services
• Master’s degree preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, electronic medical records, diet office systems, and nutrient analysis software

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,  () or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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