Dietitian - Part-time

Miraval Resorts & Spas; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary room nights

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vis​

401K with company match

Generous Paid Time Off policy

Paid sick time

Tuition & Wellbeing Reimbursement

Free colleague meals during shift

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Access to resort facilities

Job summary

Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa seeks a Dietitian to deliver high-quality nutritional services to guests, educate through lectures, and provide one-on-one counseling aligned with Miraval’s wellness philosophy.

The role includes creating innovative programming based on scientific nutrition principles and collaborating with culinary staff to offer balanced menus and mindful eating experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a US regionally accredited university.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice program in a health-care facility or related setting.
• Passing the national examination administered by the CDR.
• Continuing professional education requirements to maintain registration.
• Additional certifications in renal nutrition, sports dietetics, nutrition support and diabetes education are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creates, adapts and conducts nutrition classes.
• Conducts individual guest consultations.
• Performs Resting Metabolic Rate and Body Composition testing.
• Remains current on nutrition information and science.
• Assists culinary staff in providing nutritionally balanced food options.
• Assists with nutrient analysis of menu items.
• Maintains complete confidentiality in all guest/program matters.
• Demonstrates mindfulness in all guest contact and programs.
• Attends to daily maintenance and operations of the department.
• Fulfills marketing requests (articles, blog posts, etc.).
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Nutrition Supervisor or Director of Programs.

Skills

Nutrition education

Guest counseling

Metabolic testing

Nutrition science

Menu analysis

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

ACEND-accredited supervised practice

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

CDR national examination

Continuing education to maintain registration

Job description

Organization- Miraval Arizona Resort and Spa

Summary

The Miraval journey is about creating a life in balance, healing the whole self, and engaging in the present moment. It is our ongoing purpose to bring imagination, authenticity, and meaning to wellness. Each day we work to bring out the best in all we do. Not for the world to take notice, but for our guests and employees to take comfort in. We do this because we believe in the power of the individual. To create balance and live your best. We do this because we are Miraval.

The Dietitian provides high-quality service to guests through education lectures and one‑on‑one counseling. The Dietitian assists the culinary staff in presenting meals that comply with Miraval’s food philosophy. The Dietitian is responsible for creating and adapting new, creative and progressive programming for Miraval guests, based on science and not trends.

Essential Functions

• Creates, adapts and conducts nutrition classes
• Conducts individual guest consultations
• Conducts Resting Metabolic Rate and Body Composition diagnostic testing
• Remains current on nutrition information and science
• Assists the culinary staff in providing nutritionally balanced food options
• Assists the Executive Chef and culinary staff in analyzing menu items for nutrients
• Communicates special food requests to culinary and food and beverage staff
• Maintains complete confidentiality in all guest/program matters in accordance with Miraval policy
• Demonstrates and incorporates mindfulness in all guest contact, programs, experiences and written materials
• Attends to daily maintenance and operations of the department
• Fulfills marketing requests (ie: article requests, blog posts, etc.)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Nutrition Supervisor or Director of Programs

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits:

• Complimentary room nights*
• Unlimited discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance on 30 th day of employment*
• 401K with company match*
• Generous Paid Time Off policy*
• Paid sick time
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance*
• Tuition & Wellbeing Reimbursement*
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan*
• Access to resort facilities including spa services, programs, hiking trails and gym
• Exact benefit package is contingent on status

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• Completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies. Typically, a practice program will run six to 12 months in length.
• Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Completed continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.
• Additional certifications in specialized areas of practice a plus: renal nutrition, sports dietetics, and nutrition support and diabetes education.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.