Regional Dietitian

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. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing".

What’s in It for You

Joining our team offers you access to supportive colleagues, cutting-edge learning technologies, employee wellness benefits, and more.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with several plan options to choose from!
• Generous Paid Time Off and Leave Programs.
• Access to wellness initiatives, financial planning, behavioral health assistance, and more.

Your Impact

A clinical registered dietitian is a beacon of support in a senior living community, infusing knowledge and experience into crafting personalized, health-focused nutrition plans.

Their expertise not only ensures residents receive nourishment aligned with their medical needs but also brings a compassionate touch to the healing journey. Through the provision of wholesome, healthy foods, these dietitians become invaluable partners in fostering physical recovery and for residents in the community.

Job Specific Duties

• Conducts nutrition assessment for residents within required time frames.

Obtains timely and appropriate data and analyzes/interprets data based on evidence-based standards.

• Provides appropriate documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the resident's medical record, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and plan/goals. Once implemented, the clinical dietitian will monitor the progress toward goals.
• Participates in multidisciplinary care conferences and discharge planning activities, as appropriate. Works closely with other disciplines including OT, PT, speech, and social services to ensure collaboration of care.
• Performs nutrition diagnosis after identifying the problem and clarifying the cause of the problem with the resident's medical team.
• Develops, implements, and/or makes recommendations for an individualized plan for nutrition intervention, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Reviews/approves therapeutic diets to ensure compliance with all state and federal guidelines.
• Assesses and evaluates techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.
• Works collaboratively with and provides area supervision of dining service staff to assure accuracy of diet prescriptions and high level of customer satisfaction/scores.
• Provides appropriate follow-up in accordance with the resident's treatment goals, referring residents for outpatient counseling, community resources or home services, as appropriate. Conducts in-services and educational presentations to hospital/department staff.
• Maintains accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, as required.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new dietitians and DTR’s.

Functions as a preceptor to dietetic students and interns. Plans learning experiences, teaches and evaluates the performance of students and interns.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will need and will have responsibility over

• ServSafe® Certification
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• CDR Card
• Bachelor's degree

RD Licensure in Illinois and Indiana will be required.

This position will oversee 4 Lutheran Life Communities located in Arlington Heights-home base, with travel to Bloomington, IL, Ottawa, IL and Crown Point, IN, as needed to see residents, complete assessments and complete the required documentation. Oversee a team of 1 FT RD, 1 FT Diet Tech, 1 PT RD, and 1 PRN RD, who oversee the Arlington Height community and might assist with some other community needs, while the Regional Rd travels on site to the communities.

Nonexempt, salaried wage, starting salary is $95,000.00 year

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.

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