Director Food Nutrition Services

Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is a prestigious, full-service healthcare provider located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It comprises three major hospitals: Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and St. Francis Hospital - Interquest, offering a combined total of 712 acute care beds. Penrose Hospital, the largest facility within this network, features 300-licensed beds and specializes in tertiary medical-surgical services with a strong focus on elective and outpatient care. Established in 1890, the health system has grown immensely to become a leading center for cancer care, cardiac care, emergency trauma care, and physical rehabilitation. Penrose - St. Francis Health Services is renowned not only for its quality of patient care but also for its recognition as a proud Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, highlighting excellence in nursing. With a favourable climate boasting over 300 days of sunshine annually and close proximity to natural attractions like Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, and premier Colorado resorts, the health system provides an excellent work-life balance and an enriching lifestyle for healthcare professionals.

The role under consideration is a leadership position within the food and nutrition services departments of Penrose - St. Francis Health Services. The successful candidate will plan, administer, and direct all food service operations across the location with a clear focus on financial accountability, compliance with corporate standards set by CommonSpirit Health, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Operating in a dynamic and supportive team environment, this position emphasizes the importance of collaborative relationships with other departments to deliver a seamless and unified food and nutrition (dietary) experience for patients, residents, visitors, and employees alike. The leader will oversee daily food service management, implementing staff training programs, ensuring policy and procedure compliance, and sustaining high-quality food service operations. This role comes with delegated authority and responsibility, enabling the individual to influence both operational excellence and staff development within the dietary services. Committed to the organization's core value of 'humankindness,' this leadership role fosters a culture where incredible skills meet a higher purpose, making it a rewarding opportunity for motivated candidates. The salary for this position ranges from $37.64 to $65.41 per hour, representing a competitive compensation package within the healthcare food service management field.