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Metz Culinary Management
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Dietitian

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$70k

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Job Description

Position: Inpatient & Outpatient Dietitians/ Full Time *

$5K SIGN ON BONUS

  • Location: Fort Wayne, IN | Lutheran Hospital of Indiana

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Metz Culinary Management is looking for passionate Registered Dietitians to join our team in both inpatient and outpatient roles. Whether you thrive in acute care or love building relationships through counseling, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the continuum of care.

  • Inpatient Dietitians: Provide clinical nutrition care in a fast-paced acute care environment
  • Outpatient Dietitians: Deliver individualized counseling and support long-term patient success
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
  • Practice at the top of your license with strong clinical support

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 Dietitian will provide clinical nutrition care in both inpatient acute care and outpatient settings. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver individualized counseling and support patient health needs.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient counselingInterdisciplinary collaboration

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% 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 Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution25 jobs · 13 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
76%
Relocation assistance
28%
Sign-on bonus
16% this job
PSLF eligible
4%

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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.

Living in Fort Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$233k≈ 3.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,271/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Metz Culinary Management

Hospitality
Dallas, PA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus