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Thomas Cuisine
Clovis, California

Clinical Part-Time Registered Dietitian - Hourly

DietitianIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$38-$40/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

REAL Food re-fined.

Registered Dietitian | Location: Address, City, State Zip

Compensation: $38-$40 per hour | Part-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, rotating weekends and holidays.

Nourish Healing Through Real Food

At Thomas Cuisine, we believe food has the power to heal. Since 1986, we’ve partnered with healthcare communities to provide scratch-made meals, genuine hospitality, and patient-centered nutrition care rooted in whole foods.

We’re looking for a compassionate and clinically strong Registered Dietitian who is passionate about improving patient outcomes, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and helping patients heal through evidence-based nutrition.

If you’re seeking a role where your clinical expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your work directly impacts patient recovery, we’d love to meet you.

"You’ll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while helping shape a food-first healing culture.”

Why Dietitians Choose Thomas Cuisine

At Thomas Cuisine, we believe food plays a vital role in healing and recovery.

Our clinical nutrition team is highly respected and works closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and foodservice professionals to provide exceptional patient care.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

  • Join a team of 7 Registered Dietitians with a mix of full-time and part-time clinicians.
  • Work in a collaborative environment where caseloads are distributed evenly to promote balance and ensure a variety of patient acuity levels.
  • Manage your own patient caseload while receiving support from experienced colleagues and leadership.
  • Utilize industry-leading technology, including Epic and CBORD.
  • Access continuing education opportunities, annual reimbursement for professional development, and employer-paid annual CDR registration fees.
  • Contribute to a culture that values evidence-based practice, teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth.

Wage: $38-40/hr

Schedule

  • Part-Time Position
  • Monday through Friday
  • Rotating weekends and holidays

Patient Population

You'll provide nutrition care for hospitalized acute care inpatients, helping patients navigate a variety of medical conditions and nutrition-related challenges throughout their recovery journey.

Benefits Include

  • Holiday Premium Pay
  • 401(k) /Company Match- specific hours worked during the first 3-months of employment are required in order to be eligible
  • On-Demand Pay
  • Referral Bonuses
  • A supportive, collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for growth
  • Continuing education and development support

Your Impact

As a Clinical Dietitian, you will play a vital role in improving patient outcomes through individualized nutrition care and education. Beyond direct patient care, you'll serve as a trusted nutrition expert within the healthcare team, partnering with physicians, nurses, therapists, and food service professionals to ensure patients receive comprehensive, compassionate care.

Your expertise will influence not only nutritional outcomes but also patient satisfaction, quality initiatives, and the overall healing experience. Through collaboration, mentorship, and advocacy for nutrition-focused care, you'll help create a culture where food supports recovery and wellness.

What You’ll Do

  • Complete nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans
  • Provide nutrition interventions and monitor patient progress
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams during care conferences and discharge planning
  • Recommend and manage therapeutic, enteral, and parenteral nutrition plans
  • Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and therapeutic diet standards
  • Support patient satisfaction through collaboration with dining services
  • Mentor dietetic interns, students, and new team members
  • Contribute ideas and best practices that enhance patient satisfaction and the overall nutrition care experience.

What You’ll Bring

  • Registered Dietitian credential (CDR required)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
  • Current BLS Certification
  • ServSafe Certification
  • Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
  • Passion for patient-centered care and whole-food nutrition

Professional Development & Support

We are committed to investing in our dietitians' growth and success.

We Offer

  • Continuing Education Unit (CEU) opportunities
  • Annual continuing education reimbursement
  • Employer-paid annual CDR registration fees
  • Opportunities to mentor dietetic interns and students
  • Ongoing collaboration with an experienced team of Registered Dietitians
  • Exposure to quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary care planning

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Thomas Cuisine Careers, we are committed to creating a workplace where every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are foundational to who we are and how we serve others.

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships

Key Responsibilities

You will complete nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor patient progress for hospitalized acute care inpatients. Additionally, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide evidence-based nutrition interventions and educate patients, families, and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Registered Dietitian credential from the CDR and a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics. Current BLS and ServSafe certifications are also required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationTherapeutic NutritionEnteral NutritionPatient EducationRegulatory Compliance

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (253 salary observations; 737 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,886 salary observations; 9,473 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$79k–$83kClinical Nutrition median $94k (middle half $82k–$116k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026
California vs national$94k median in California$78k nationally (+21%)253 state / 1,886 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$73k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in California252 active2,879 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 26% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia dietitian listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment263 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,046 in the last 30 days580 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Part-Time Registered Dietitian - Hourly at Thomas Cuisine a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform.

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Salary Distribution

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<$85k
6
$85k-100k
3
$100k-115k
6
$115k-130k
1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,894 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Thomas Cuisine

Hospitality
Meridian, ID
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Holiday Premium Pay
401(k) with Company Match
On-Demand Pay
Referral Bonuses
Continuing Education and Development Support
Employer-Paid Annual CDR Registration Fees

Living in Clovis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$444k
Typical market rent
$2,381/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.2
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fresno, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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