Director of Strategic Partnerships - Healthcare and Senior Living

REAL Food re-fined.

Director of Strategic Partnerships - Healthcare and Senior Living | Location: Boise, ID (Hybrid or Remote Eligible — Dallas and Chicago preferred). While this role may offer flexibility, candidates must be based in Central or Mountain time zones to support operational needs.

Compensation: $100,000/yr DOE + uncapped commission | Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm MST

Job Summary

The Director of Strategic Partnerships plays a critical role in advancing Thomas Cuisine’s growth and innovation initiatives within the Healthcare and Senior Living verticals. This role leads complex, cross‑functional projects that support new business development, client transitions, operational excellence, and long‑term strategic priorities. Reporting to executive leadership, the Director of Strategic Partnerships works closely across teams to translate strategy into actionable project plans, drive alignment, and ensure the successful execution of high‑impact initiatives that enhance resident and patient dining experiences.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage strategic, cross‑functional projects supporting growth, innovation, and scalability within Healthcare and Senior Living environments.


• Identify market opportunities by monitoring industry trends, regulatory considerations, and competitive dynamics relevant to healthcare and senior living dining services.


• Partner closely with executive leadership, operations, culinary, finance, marketing, and clinical stakeholders to design and execute project plans aligned with organizational and client goals.


• Support partnership development and client onboarding efforts by coordinating internal teams and ensuring seamless execution throughout the project lifecycle.


• Collaborate with marketing to support strategic initiatives, proposals, and brand positioning within Healthcare and Senior Living markets.


• Work with finance and operations teams to support pricing strategies, business models, and financial feasibility for healthcare and senior living projects.


• Track project milestones, risks, and outcomes, ensuring accountability, compliance awareness, and timely delivery of results.


• Represent Thomas Cuisine with professionalism and integrity in interactions with clients, partners, and stakeholders within regulated care environments.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience leading strategic projects, initiatives, or business operations in a complex, service‑driven organization.


• Experience supporting Healthcare, Senior Living, or adjacent regulated environments strongly preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally with senior leaders, operational teams, and external partners.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing timelines.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to align stakeholders and translate strategy into execution.


• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% based on project and business needs.


• Comfort working in a hybrid or fully remote environment.

Who You Are

People who do well on our team are service-minded and have a helpful, humble, and hungry nature.  The ideal candidate has a can-do attitude, a spirit of curiosity, a bravery to try new things, a tendency to assume best intentions, and a hunger to learn and grow.  We actively seek out team members who care deeply about the mission, passionately search for the answers to their questions, humbly lean on partners for help, tirelessly do what it takes, and reflect on their days with gratitude. 

At Thomas Cuisine, our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community.

What We Offer!

Life/Work Integration

• Paid Bereavement Leave


• Paid Parental Leave


• Paid Baby Bonding Leave


• Paid Elder Care Leave


• Paid Time Off (Accrued)


• Paid Holidays

Health & Wellness

• 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)


• Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage


• Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)


• Voluntary HSA with Company Match


• Voluntary FSA


• Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)


• Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.)

Financial Wellness

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance


• Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy


• Voluntary Short-Term Disability


• Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D

Plus

• A supportive, collaborative work environment


• Opportunities for growth

Who We Are

Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Our people are purposeful, they care about food and quality, and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish, but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community.

Our commitment to you

At Thomas Cuisine, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey, and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships