Registered Dietitian, Foodservice Manager
RD Nutrition Consultants
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bronx • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per year
About the role
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
nutritional assessmentsnutrition care plansfood service managementmenu planningbudget managementquality assuranceHACCP guidelinessanitation standardsclinical nutrition carefood production supervision
Soft Skills
leadershipsupervisioncommunicationorganizational skillsteam collaborationperformance evaluationproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)state licensure/certificationCommission on Dietetic Registration certification