Registered Dietitian - Senior Nutrition Services

• Registered Dietitian – Senior Nutrition Services
• Location: Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
• Work Arrangement: Onsite
• Employment Type: Part-Time / Per Diem
• Estimated Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week
• Contract Duration: Up to 36 Months

The ideal candidate will have:

• Active professional registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• At least five years of experience in Adult Dietetics and/or Gerontological Nutrition.
• Experience providing nutrition services to older adults.
• Experience conducting nutrition education and counseling.
• Knowledge of food-service operations and food-safety practices.
• Experience reviewing menus and supporting nutritional standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple locations.
• Ability to provide practical guidance to meal-site staff and program personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Nutrition Education and Senior Wellness
• Provide nutrition education to senior citizens participating in County meal programs.
• Educate older adults about healthy eating, balanced nutrition, and appropriate dietary practices.
• Conduct quarterly nutrition education classes at each assigned meal site.
• Provide practical nutrition guidance appropriate to the needs of senior populations.
• Support awareness of healthy dietary habits and nutritional well-being.
• 2. Kitchen Inspections and Food-Service Operations
• Inspect kitchens and food-service operations at assigned senior meal sites.
• Review food-service practices and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Monitor food-safety practices and provide appropriate guidance.
• Help maintain appropriate nutritional and food-service standards across assigned locations.
• 3. Menu Review and Certification
• Review and certify menus for identified nutrition sites.
• Evaluate the nutritional content of meals.
• Recommend improvements to meal quality and nutritional content.
• Provide technical assistance related to menu planning and nutritional standards.
• 4. Staff Training and Education
• Provide informal in-service training to meal-site staff.
• Educate staff on nutrition-related topics and appropriate food-service practices.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve program operations and food safety.
• Support staff understanding of nutritional requirements and meal-service quality.
• 5. Technical Assistance and Program Improvement
• Provide technical assistance to improve client satisfaction.
• Recommend improvements in program efficiency and service delivery.
• Help strengthen food-safety practices and nutritional quality.
• Collaborate with the Nutrition Program Director and relevant County personnel.
• Perform additional related duties assigned by the Nutrition Program Director.

Required Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Must have a minimum of five years of experience in Adult Dietetics and/or Gerontological Nutrition.
• Must provide a professional resume demonstrating relevant experience.
• Must provide credential verification with the bid submission.
• Must be able to provide onsite services at assigned Bergen County senior meal sites.

Education

• Candidates should provide their relevant nutrition and dietetics education details.
• Professional registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• The following experience would strengthen a candidate's profile:
• Gerontological nutrition and older-adult dietary services.
• Nutrition education for senior citizens.
• Senior congregate meal programs.
• Menu review, nutritional analysis, and menu certification.
• Kitchen inspections and food-service operations.
• Food-safety monitoring and staff training.
• Experience working across multiple community or senior-care locations.