Metabolic Kitchen Research Dietitian Manager

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking a nutrition services leader to oversee the Metabolic Kitchen operations supporting human nutrition research studies and to coordinate diet menus per study protocols.

You will manage staff scheduling and training, ensure food safety, monitor quality checks, procure inventory, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to execute research projects while maintaining budget control and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition/Food Service Management required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the Metabolic Kitchen to support human nutrition research studies.
• Coordinates the preparation and delivery of research-designated diets according to study protocols.
• Develops and implements study-specific dietary procedures and menus.
• Manages nutrition staff, including scheduling, training, and supervising personnel.
• Maintains accurate records and compiles dietary data for research interpretation.
• Monitors quality assurance and documents appropriate checks during food preparation.
• Manages inventory, procurement, and storage of food and kitchen supplies.
• Prepares and manages budgets for the Metabolic Kitchen.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to execute research protocols.
• Ensures compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Provides dietary counseling to research participants as required by study protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Critical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Nutrition/Food Service Management

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking a nutrition services leader to oversee the Metabolic Kitchen operations supporting human nutrition research studies and to coordinate diet menus per study protocols.

You will manage staff scheduling and training, ensure food safety, monitor quality checks, procure inventory, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to execute research projects while maintaining budget control and compliance.