Director of Food and Nutrition

Director of Food and Nutrition Job Reference Number: 37913 Employment Type: Full-Time , Onsite Segment: Healthcare Brand: Cura-Hospitality Location: Baton Rouge , Louisiana (US-LA) Why Work for Cura? Come join our amazing team and enjoy: + No late Night Shifts + Weekly Pay + Work/Life Balance + Competitive Benefits Package + Tuition Reimbursement + Employee Referral Bonus + 401K & Company Match Elior North America is a family of distinct hospitality companies with more than 50 years of industry experience and 15,000 team members united in our passion for food, service, and excellence. We share an appetite for growth which drives all of us to continually reimagine our customersu2019 experience. The Role at a glance: We are looking to add a motivated, effective food service Director of Food and Nutrition to our Heatlhcare team in Baton Rouge. As a Director of Food and Nutrition, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team of food service workers and manage all aspects of a food service department to ensure that customers and clients never miss a meal. What you'll be doing: + Oversees retail dining, patient dining, high end catering operations, coffee shop, and physician dining services + Manage budgeting, purchasing, and financial performance for a complex, multi-unit hospitality operation + Leads a team of 100 employees and 5 managers + Reports to Hospital Administration / Regional Director What we're looking for: + Bacheloru2019s degree preferred in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Nutrition, Culinary Arts, or related field + Certified Dietary Manager certificate + Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in food service, hospitality, healthcare dining, or multi-unit operations + Proven experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets, labor management, and financial performance + Experience leading large teams across multiple departments and service lines + Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and healthcare standards + Demonstrated leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills + Experience in healthcare food service or hospital environment preferred + ServSafe Manager Certification required Where you'll be working: Woman's Hospital Our Benefits: + Medical (FT Employees) + Dental + Vision + Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity + Discount Program + Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) + EAP + 401k + Sick Time + Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays) + Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees) + Paid Time Off #LI-KM1 #BOOST About Cura: Cura serves hospitals, senior living centers, and other long-term care facilities. We guarantee compassionate service and healthy, delicious meals to ensure that quality of life never diminishes. About Elior North America: Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth. At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience youu2019ve gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments. Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.

Created: 2026-03-26