Registered Dietitian

Culinesse LLC; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Culinesse LLC in Virginia seeks a Registered Dietitian to deliver direct nutrition services within a Continuing Care Retirement Community environment. You will work with culinary and clinical teams to support personalized resident nutrition plans and ensure high-quality care.

Applicants must hold an RD license, have healthcare experience, and demonstrate strong communication, prioritization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, including some nights/weekends as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; Master’s degree preferred.
• Licensed Registered Dietitian (RD).
• Minimum one year healthcare experience (hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-level customer service.
• Effective communication and flexibility to assume additional responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct nutrition care for special needs populations and ensure nutrition and satisfaction goals are met.
• Develop and maintain client relationships to support account retention.
• Promote and educate on Culinesse nutrition programs.
• Collaborate with culinary and clinical teams on diets and menu requests.

Skills

Professional communication

Task prioritization

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Master’s degree preferred

Registered Dietitian (RD) license

Tools

Computer skills

Report management software

Job description

Description

Culinesse, from Latin culina (of the kitchen) and esse (essential nature), is a forward-thinking boutique dining service company that elevates retirement community living by centering on highly personalized resident and guest experiences. We are designed for senior living communities that seek to develop their own individual identities while having access to our team’s expertise, support, and resources. Helping clients nurture their brands is our passion because when they thrive, everyone thrives. Transparency in pricing, sourcing, communications, preparation methods, and ingredients is the backbone of the Culinesse brand. All that we do is done with purpose and honesty. Culinesse understands the importance of nourishing the whole person and respecting the sacredness of the environment. Life-enhancing and authentic food connects us.

Job Description

Culinesse, LLC is looking for a Registered Dietitian to join our team!

The Registered Dietitian will be responsible for providing direct comprehensive nutrition services in a CCRC environment for Culinesse, The general responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, those listed below (under “Tasks”). These responsibilities may vary across accounts, depending on business needs and client requirements.

This is a highly collaborative position that requires balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing, working with diverse constituencies, and addressing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Tasks

• 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.

Requirements

• 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;
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.