Patient Meal Services Lead — Registered Dietitian

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a Registered Dietitian to lead patient meal services, ensuring therapeutic diets are followed and care is delivered cost-effectively. You will partner with nursing, guide diet education, and supervise staff to maintain high standards of food safety and patient satisfaction.

The role requires a Dietetics degree and RD credential with regulatory compliance; ServSafe or Food Handler permits may be needed depending on location. 40-hour weeks, Denver area hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Service, Dietetics, Nutrition or Management.
• Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 6 months of hire.
• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification is required by first day where applicable.
• Experience leading and managing a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of patient meal services.
• Collaborate with nursing to meet patients’ needs and educate staff on diets.
• Train and supervise caregivers to follow therapeutic diets per orders.
• Implement clinical best practices to deliver high‑quality, cost‑efficient care.
• Lead hiring, training, performance reviews, and conflict resolution.

Skills

Food Service

People Management

Food Safety and Sanitation

Business

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Financial Competence

Nutrition

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service, or Management

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Internet/Email

Scheduling software

Tracking systems

Job description

Intermountain Health seeks a Registered Dietitian to lead patient meal services, ensuring therapeutic diets are followed and care is delivered cost-effectively. You will partner with nursing, guide diet education, and supervise staff to maintain high standards of food safety and patient satisfaction.

The role requires a Dietetics degree and RD credential with regulatory compliance; ServSafe or Food Handler permits may be needed depending on location. 40-hour weeks, Denver area hospital setting.