Dietitian

Messiah Lifeways; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks paid time off

Dues and licensure reimbursement

Continuing education support

Job summary

Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the Culinesse team on a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule. You will provide comprehensive nutrition services in a continuing care retirement community, balancing clinical care with culinary collaboration and program leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics with RD licensure, plus healthcare experience. Master’s degree preferred; salary in a competitive range with benefits and ongoing education support

Qualifications

• Direct nutrition care for residents in a continuing care retirement community.
• Strong collaboration with culinary and clinical teams.
• Excellent communication with residents, families, and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide high levels of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition services within Culinesse standards.
• Lead and educate others about nutrition programs.
• Collaborate with culinary and clinical departments on menu requests and special diets.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and privacy standards.
• Develop operating standards and drive quality improvements.
• Build and maintain relationships with residents and client partners.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Resident care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Master’s degree preferred

Licensed Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

Bring your expertise to the Culinesse team at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg, PennsylvaniaFull-time | Monday–FridayFood can do more than nourish—it can create connection, comfort, and a true sense of belonging. Culinesse is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the Culinesse team at Messiah Lifeways, where your clinical expertise and collaborative spirit will help enrich the lives of residents across the community.Why You’ll Love This OpportunityMonday–Friday schedule for dependable work-life balancFive weeks of paid time ofReimbursement for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics dues, state licensure fees, and CDR renewalFinancial support for continuing education eventA meaningful role serving residents within the Messiah Lifeways communityAbout CulinesseCulinesse is a forward-thinking boutique dining services company dedicated to elevating retirement community living through highly personalized resident and guest experiences. Our name draws from the Latin culina—“of the kitchen”—and esse—“essential nature.” That idea guides how we work: with transparency, purpose, respect for the environment, and a belief that authentic food can nourish the whole person. When our partner communities thrive, everyone thrives.What You’ll DoAs the Registered Dietitian, you will provide comprehensive nutrition services in a continuing care retirement community while partnering closely with culinary and clinical teams. You’ll balance hands-on resident care, program leadership, relationship-building, and continuous improvement in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.Direct nutrition care for residents with special dietary needs, supporting positive outcomes and satisfactionBuild strong relationships with residents, clients, and community partnersLead, promote, and educate others about food and nutrition programs aligned with Culinesse standards.Directs nutrition care of special needs population to ensure nutrition needs and customer satisfaction levels are met;Maintains and develops client relationships and client satisfaction to ensure account retention;Manages, promotes, and educates others on food and nutrition programs according to Culinesse standards and policy;Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, special diets, and menu requests, and probes potential problems and apprises the manager of the status on the resolution of problems or issues;Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations as well as Culinesse/client policies and procedures (e.g., Health Dept., HIPAA/Privacy Act, Joint Commission, quality assurance, safety, operations, and personnel) by keeping abreast of the most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice;Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements, and communicates them to other departments;May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree preferred;Licensed Registered Dietitian;Minimum one (1) year work experience in health care including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted or independent living facilities, long-term care, retirement homes, or clinics;Has the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;Can demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed;Is proficient in computer skills and report management experience;Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, to actively look for ways to help people, and to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do;Knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession is required; this includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems and excellent oral, reading and written communication skills;Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions, to monitor or assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action;Must comply with any dress code requirements