Hybrid Registered Dietitian, Foodservice Manager

at RD Nutrition Consultants

• Job title: Registered Dietitian, Foodservice Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bronx, United States

About the role

• Director of Food Service and Clinical Nutrition leading dietary operations in skilled nursing facility. Overseeing food service operations, compliance, and clinical nutrition care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the Dietary Department's operations, including kitchen and clinical functions, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Provide direct supervision and leadership to all dietary staff, including scheduling, assigning duties, and evaluating performance.
• Monitor and manage the department's budget, including overseeing and tracking all monthly expenditures.
• Lead and participate in key administrative and quality assurance activities, such as department head meetings and monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings.
• Conduct routine inspections of the Dietary Department and all storage areas to maintain proper sanitation, organization, and temperature controls.
• Manage the full food service cycle, from purchasing ingredients from approved vendors to supervising food production and ensuring the timely delivery of meals.
• Ensure all meals are prepared strictly in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, and special diet orders, making only authorized, clinically appropriate substitutes.
• Review and approve the menu semi-annually to ensure compliance with USDA guidelines and the nutritional needs of the resident population.
• Ensure strict compliance with all state and federal regulations, including those related to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health (DOH).
• Adhere to HACCP guidelines to ensure efficient, safe, and sanitary food production, storage, and maintenance.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on all new admissions and quarterly thereafter, with more frequent reviews as needed for high-risk residents alongside additional RD on staff.
• Lead the Quality Assurance program for the RD staff, which includes regular review and auditing of clinical documentation and patient care processes.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor residents for changes in weight weekly/monthly to identify potential changes in nutrition or hydration status alongside additional RD on staff.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents, families, and staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service Management, or a related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) status required, maintained through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current state licensure/certification (as mandated by state regulations).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive management experience in a high-volume food service operation (e.g., Skilled Nursing Facility, Hospital, or similar setting).
• Demonstrated experience providing or overseeing clinical nutrition care within a healthcare setting.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance.
• 10 days of PTO annually, with no weekends or holidays required.