Registered Dietitian - Nutritional Services

Registered Dietitian – Nourish Health. Support Healing.

Inspire Wellness. Empower Recovery.

Are you a food-loving, patient-centered nutrition expert ready to make a real difference? Join our healthcare dining team as a Registered Dietitian and help create meals that do more than just nourish—they support healing, recovery, and overall well-being.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and oversee patient- and resident-centered menus that meet medical nutrition therapy needs.
• Collaborate with chefs and food service teams to provide meals that are both nutritious and satisfying.
• Ensure menus, production records, and meal service are fully compliant with healthcare regulations and dietary standards.
• Provide nutrition assessments and counseling for patients/residents, including those with food allergies, chronic conditions, or special diets.
• Serve as the facility’s nutrition expert during state, federal, or accreditation surveys.
• Educate patients, families, and staff with practical nutrition guidance and wellness resources.
• Champion a positive food culture that promotes health, dignity, and quality of life.

What You Bring to the Table

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential with a degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Science.
• 1–3 years of experience in healthcare, long-term care, or food service nutrition.
• Knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, and/or state regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Compassionate, patient-first attitude and a genuine passion for healthcare.
• Flexibility to adapt to patient needs and support facility staff.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Make a real impact on patient lives every single day.
• Consistent schedule with no late nights or major holidays.
• Competitive pay + full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO).
• Paid training, continuing education, and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment.
• A workplace where your expertise, creativity, and heart truly matter.

Who We Are

At Whitsons, we believe food is medicine. Our mission—Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™—guides everything we do. As a Registered Dietitian, you’ll play a vital role in that mission, using your expertise to fuel healing, restore strength, and inspire healthier lives.

Ready to bring purpose to every plate?

Apply now and be part of something truly meaningful. Together, we’ll make mealtimes matter.

Payrate $40/hour

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Food Science, or Nutrition required.

Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification required.

• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.

Experience

• 1–3 years’ experience in healthcare, schools, or food manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with USDA and state-specific nutrition standards for multiple age groups.

• Experience with menu analysis, compliance reviews, and recipe management.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Proficiency in nutrition-related software (Nutrikids, Genesis, Meal Tracker).

Other Qualifications

• Excellent communication, presentation, and research skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.

• Strong attention to detail and results-oriented mindset.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Thinking

• Communication & Influence

• Customer Focus

• Presentation & Education

Physical Demands of the Job

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The team member is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The team member must be able to multi-task.

Position may require extended hours including evenings and/or weekends, travel to multiple work sites and frequent out-of-town travel. Must be able to drive his/her own vehicle to other work sites and use his/her own smart phone.

Travel Requirements

Some travel is required. Most traveling will be confined to day trips in the region but from time to time, may also include travel to client locations outside New York (reliable transportation required).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work is performed primarily in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and the Company reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and team member and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.

Team member’s signature below constitutes team member's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.