Operations Dietitian
Listed compensation
$58K - $74K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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.
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