Culinary Dietitian (Per Diem)

Boston Children's Hospital; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance

Child care and student loan subsidies

Generous time off

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone plan discounts

Discounted rates on T-passes

T-pass discounts

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in Needham, Massachusetts, is seeking a Culinary Nutrition Manager to develop and oversee evidence-based culinary medicine and nutrition therapy programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong teaching and mentoring skills, manage kitchen operations, and ensure high standards of quality and compliance. A Bachelor's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics is required, along with registration as a Registered Dietitian. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible schedules and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in culinary nutrition and/or clinical dietetics.
• Teaching experience is a plus.
• Registration as a Registered Dietitian required.
• Licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a licensed Dietitian.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage culinary medicine programs based on evidence-based guidelines.
• Exhibit effective teaching skills and mentor dietetic interns.
• Ensure smooth operations of the teaching kitchen and staff training.
• Maintain standards for program quality and compliance.
• Apply current trends in food and nutrition to practice.

Skills

Culinary nutrition management

Teaching and mentoring

Program management

Quality compliance monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Position Summary

This job involves developing and managing evidence‑based culinary medicine and medical nutrition therapy programs, as well as supervising kitchen operations and staff, ensuring smooth delivery and high‑quality care. It includes teaching, mentoring, program evaluation, compliance monitoring, and participation in professional development to improve and adapt practices based on current research and trends.

Key Responsibilities

1. Culinary Medicine and Nutrition Therapy Management: Develop, implement, and manage age and culturally appropriate culinary medicine and medical nutrition therapy using evidence‑based practice guidelines.
2. Teaching and Mentoring: Exhibit effective teaching skills within and outside the Teaching Kitchen, mentor and evaluate dietetic interns/students, and provide consultation and education to clinical staff and the community.
3. Program and System Management: Demonstrate organizational skills to ensure smooth and efficient operations, including supervision of the teaching kitchen, staff training, and coordination of patient/client care.
4. Quality and Compliance Monitoring: Establish and maintain systems for monitoring program quality and compliance with accreditation, regulatory, and credentialing standards. Develop compliance strategies and support implementation.
5. Professional Development and Knowledge Application: Maintain and contribute knowledge of current trends in food and culinary nutrition, apply nutrition research to practice, and participate in professional development and educational forums.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

• One year of progressive experience in culinary nutrition and/or clinical dietetics. Teaching experience, a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or closely related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

License Certification

• Registration by Commission on Dietetic Registration, the Credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as a Registered Dietitian.
• Licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a licensed Dietitian.

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good‑faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T‑passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.