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Metz Culinary Management
Buffalo, New York

Registered Dietitian

DietitianPer Diem

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Job Description

LOCATION: Erie County Medical Center, 462 Grider St. Buffalo, NY 14215

We are seeking a Per Diem Dietitian who is passionate about Clinical Nutrition and delivering exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced hospital setting and demonstrate compassion, strong communication skills, and a commitment to supporting specialized health and dietary needs.

Duties

  • Assesses Patients in accordance with hospital policy utilizing the Nutrition Care Process
  • Provides nutrition education to patients and/or caregivers based on assessment of individual learning needs.
  • Works closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide inpatient care that is integrated and compatible with the patient focused medical goals.
  • Conducts in-services on nutrition subjects relevant to patient care.
  • Participate in the Development, implementation and updates of internal policies and procedures.
  • Serves as nutrition representative at meetings and or committees as needed.
  • Collaborate with culinary and production teams regarding patient menus; make appropriate recommendations for improving the nutritional content of menus.
  • Support the use of the Diet Office Software Technology.
  • Adheres to practice standards established by local, state and national agencies.
  • Performs other duties as required in relation to job function.

Metz Culinary Management is growing, and we have openings for a Registered Dietitian who shares our passion for Clinical Nutrition and unprecedented client care. We are seeking an RD with experience in a busy healthcare setting, and one who possesses a compassionate nature, amazing communication skills and a passion for specialized health and dietary needs.

This position requires a polished and professional identity with a winning attitude from a Dietitian who is ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will have an engaging personality focused on Education, Communication and Guest experience.

Requirements

  • BS Degree in Food Service Management, Nutrition, or Dietetics (Masters Preferred)
  • Registered Dietitian and Licensed RD
  • Experience with specialized nutritional dining software required
  • Experience in a Contract Dining facility setting preferred
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Nutrition Education

Metz Culinary Management Values are what separates us from the competition. Our Leaders share our Values, Attributes, and Strategic Focus reinforcing our culture and values every day to our Team Members creating an environment for personal growth, enrichment and career success.

As one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, we continually seek talented and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Join our team of over 7,000 team members who share a passion for Onsite Dining and Support Services, working together toward one common goal, excellence, in quality and service. We are committed to providing the atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that enable us to be an employer of choice in the industry.

We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian will assess patients using the Nutrition Care Process and provide nutrition education to patients and caregivers. They will also collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team and culinary staff to ensure integrated, high-quality nutritional care.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationMenu PlanningDietary AssessmentHospital Policy Compliance

Dietitian Career Context

Metz Culinary Management ranks #6 of 21 employers hiring Dietitian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 26% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,050 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Buffalo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$251k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.8
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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