Regional Director Food & Nutrition Services
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Dallas, TX, 75234
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
Overview
Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 51 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states providing more than 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team!
Responsibilities
Responsible for development, implementation, integration, and coordination of Food and Nutrition Services in Regions as specified under the Direction of the Corporate Director of FNS. Establishes working relationships with Administration and Leadership at the facility level. Oversees the food safety and nutritional care aspects of the Food and Nutrition Services to ensure full compliance with federal, state, and other regulatory agencies. Responsible for the management of fiscal and human resources, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and accreditation. Assesses the needs, and helps to plan, communicate, and design services that are appropriate to the hospital mission. Supports standardization of supplies and processes, as appropriate.
**Ideal candidate will reside in the Dallas, TX, MO, or KS market and will have regional oversight of hospitals in TX, AL, GA, KS, OH, and MO.**
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Required Qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree from an accredited institution is required.
2. Registered Dietitian certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
3. Minimum five years of acute healthcare management experience.
4. Minimum five years of Clinical practice in acute, sub-acute or SNF healthcare experience.
5. Knowledge of healthcare licensing and regulations such as TJC, HFAP, and CMS.
6. Proficient navigating office and EMR software systems.
7. Excellent communication and prioritizing skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Multi-facility healthcare food service management experience.
2. Proficiency with Computrition Software programs.
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
In Dallas, Regional Food & Nutrition Services leaders must prioritize certifications like Registered Dietitian credentials and stay current with federal healthcare standards including CMS, TJC, and HFAP. These credentials ensure compliance with local regulations and reinforce expertise in managing food safety and nutrition within hospital systems.
Managing food and nutrition services across states like TX, AL, GA, KS, OH, and MO demands excellent coordination and adaptability. The Dallas-based director must harmonize diverse regulatory requirements, streamline supply chains, and maintain consistent quality standards to meet varied hospital missions efficiently.
A Regional Food & Nutrition Services leader excels through strategic oversight across multiple facilities, deep knowledge of acute healthcare nutrition, and regulatory mastery. Unlike single-site directors, they blend fiscal management, human resources expertise, and cross-state compliance to elevate regional food service effectiveness.
Prime Healthcare values leaders adept at integrating food safety with nutritional care, fostering collaboration with hospital administrations, and driving performance improvements. Effective communication and prioritization skills are crucial for navigating complex healthcare environments and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Candidates may encounter challenges like aligning diverse hospital food service standards across 14 states, managing multi-facility supply standardization, and adapting to evolving healthcare regulations. Prime Healthcare expects directors to proactively address these complexities with strategic planning and operational agility.
Regional Directors in Food & Nutrition Services based in Dallas typically earn between $110,000 and $140,000 annually, depending on experience and facility scale. This range reflects competitive compensation aligned with the responsibilities of managing multi-state healthcare nutrition operations.
Dallas has a growing healthcare sector with steady demand for regional food and nutrition leadership. Competition is moderate, as employers seek candidates combining clinical dietitian expertise with multi-facility management skills, making specialized experience a key advantage in this market.
Candidates must anticipate occasional travel across Texas, Missouri, Kansas, and surrounding states, balancing remote management with on-site visits. Dallas's central location facilitates access, but planning for multi-day trips and coordinating cross-state logistics is essential for effective leadership.
Prime Healthcare’s model emphasizes integration of food safety with nutritional care across a broad network of hospitals and outpatient centers. This role demands alignment with a not-for-profit foundation's standards and active participation in corporate team initiatives, distinguishing it from more localized food service director positions.
Leaders demonstrating success in regional oversight can progress to senior corporate roles influencing nationwide food and nutrition strategies. Opportunities include executive management positions focusing on healthcare quality, compliance, and innovative nutrition program development across Prime Healthcare’s extensive system.