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Lifecare Alliance
Columbus, Ohio

Operations Dietitian

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58K - $74K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: COLUMBUS, OH 43223Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $58,000.00 - $74,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Restaurant - Food ServiceJob Purpose: - The LifeCare Alliance Operations Dietitian is responsible for both the nutritional oversight and food/supply ordering. This role ensures that all dietary services meet the highest standards of quality and compliance, supporting the health and well-being of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Menu Planning and Development: Design and implement nutritionally balanced menus that cater to the diverse dietary needs of our clients, including older adults and individuals with special dietary requirements. - Food Ordering and Inventory Management: Oversee the procurement of food supplies and manage inventory to ensure the availability of fresh and nutritious ingredients, while minimizing waste. - Compliance and Food Safety: Ensure all food service operations adhere to health regulations and safety standards, maintaining the highest level of food safety and hygiene. - Quality Control and Client Satisfaction: Monitor food quality and service delivery, addressing any issues promptly to maintain client satisfaction and uphold the organization's reputation. - Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of food service activities, including inventory levels, menu plans, and compliance documentation, and prepare reports as required.

Qualifications

Required Education: - Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field required. Preferred Education: - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential preferred or eligibility for registration.

Required Experience: - Experience in menu planning and development. - Experience in food ordering and inventory management. - Experience ensuring compliance with food safety standards. - Experience in quality control and ensuring client satisfaction. - Experience in record keeping and reporting.

Preferred Experience: - Experience in nutrition program management, food service, or community nutrition. - Experience in food ordering, inventory management, and working with food suppliers. - Prior experience working with older adults or individuals with special dietary needs.

Required Skills and Abilities: - Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods. - Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. - Occasional local travel for meetings or site visits.

Key Responsibilities

The Operations Dietitian is responsible for nutritional oversight, menu planning, and the procurement of food supplies. This role ensures all dietary services meet quality and safety standards while maintaining accurate records and inventory.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field is required for this position. Candidates should have experience in menu development, food safety compliance, and inventory management, with a preference for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Food Procurement

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 30% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

In Ohio, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$69k (73 salary observations; 330 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,400 salary observations; 8,206 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Operations Dietitian at LIFECARE ALLIANCE a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,208 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Dietitian Jobs

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Salary Distribution14 jobs · 11 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
8%
Relocation assistance
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,208 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lifecare Alliance

Wellness and Fitness Services
Columbus, Ohio
51-200 employees