What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director, Food and Nutrition Services position at UCLA Health Careers?
The Associate Director of Food and Nutrition Services provides strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the hospital’s food operations. This includes patient meal services, retail food outlets, catering, and coordination with clinical nutrition.
In this fast-paced, high-volume environment, the Associate Director leads a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered meals while meeting regulatory standards and supporting clinical goals. The role emphasizes process improvement, sustainability, and innovation, and may extend across multiple sites to standardize systems and policies.
This position plays a key role in aligning food and nutrition services with hospital-wide priorities, improving patient satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and local health codes. Success in this role requires strong leadership, a strategic mindset, and a focus on results, accountability, and service excellence.
Salary : $105,700 - $234,500