Community Dietitian — Food Security & Pantry Lead

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic seeks a Community Registered Dietitian to coordinate ambulatory nutrition services for food-insecure clients, linking them to the hospital pantry and regional foodbanks. You will oversee inventory and ensure compliance with hospital accreditation standards while collaborating with nutrition and healthcare teams.

The role requires RDN certification, state licensure, and experience in diverse patient populations; it involves education, outreach, and program development across

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Dietetics from an accredited college.
• CADE Didactic Program in Dietetics with supervised practice approved by AND/CADE.
• Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification.
• Current license as a Licensed Dietitian in the state of employment.
• Must complete Foodbank orientation and Fresh Track training.
• Current Serv Safe training or complete at start of position.
• Some placements may require a valid state driver’s license.
• Minimum of three years of experience in customer relations with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition education for individuals and groups and follow up per patient goals.
• Create educational materials for the Pantry on cooking, shopping, labeling, budgeting, and nutrition.
• Ensure care aligns with state practice act and protect patient information.
• Coordinate efforts to provide food with discharge planning and other healthcare professionals.
• May oversee additional regional locations and personnel.
• Serve as subject matter expert on food insecurity and chronic disease for the region.
• Participate in nutrition research studies and share findings via reports and presentations.
• Educate hospital staff and supervise dietetic students and interns.
• Represent the hospital at community events to educate and advocate on food insecurity.
• Promote donations to the pantry and coordinate with Marketing guidelines.
• Coordinate with Foodbank management and local resources for pantry operations.
• Oversee daily pantry functions, stock management, and use of Fresh Track system.
• Manage reporting and sharing of relevant information with stakeholders.
• Coordinate transportation options for pantry visits.
• Replenish inventory with Primarius orders and coordinate deliveries to pantry and off-site locations.
• Supervise a team of support staff and volunteers for pantry function.

Skills

Communication

Customer relations

Team coordination

Food safety & compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Dietetics

CADE Didactic Program & ACEND supervised practice

Active RDN Certification

Licensed Dietitian in state

Job description

Cleveland Clinic seeks a Community Registered Dietitian to coordinate ambulatory nutrition services for food-insecure clients, linking them to the hospital pantry and regional foodbanks. You will oversee inventory and ensure compliance with hospital accreditation standards while collaborating with nutrition and healthcare teams.

The role requires RDN certification, state licensure, and experience in diverse patient populations; it involves education, outreach, and program development across