Registered Dietitian (RD)

AccessHealth; Escanaba (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessHealth in Escanaba, MI is seeking a Dietary Supervisor to oversee the Dietary Department, including staffing, ordering, preparation, delivery, and cleanup, ensuring compliance with facility policies and resident care plans.

The role emphasizes supervising dietary staff, coordinating menus, managing budgets, and maintaining food safety. Ideal candidates hold a Dietetics degree, are registered, and have knowledge of regulations; supervisory experience and ServSafe certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• Knowledge of federal and state dietary regulations, care planning, and clinical documentation.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Dietitian preferred; supervisory experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in computer skills and ServSafe certification within 90 days.
• Must meet criminal background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervising dietary staff to meet residents' nutritional needs and regulatory standards.
• Participating in department meetings and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Managing food and supply purchases within budget.
• Overseeing menu planning, diet formulation, and meal service for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Interacting with residents and families to obtain diet history and preferences.
• Monitoring food quality, portion control, and sanitation practices.
• Ensuring proper food storage, safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintaining accurate records, managing budgets, and supporting quality assurance initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations through regular inspections.
• Participating in corrective action planning following inspections and surveys.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Nutrition knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary care planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD) or CDRA requirement

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

We are seeking a Dietary Supervisor responsible for overseeing the operation of the Dietary Department, including staffing, food ordering, preparation, delivery, and clean-up, ensuring compliance with facility policies, regulations, and resident care plans.

Key Duties Include

• Supervising dietary staff to meet residents' nutritional needs and regulatory standards.
• Participating in department meetings and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Managing food and supply purchases within budget.
• Overseeing menu planning, diet formulation, and meal service for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Interacting with residents and families to obtain diet history and preferences.
• Monitoring food quality, portion control, and sanitation practices.
• Ensuring proper food storage, safety, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintaining accurate records, managing budgets, and supporting quality assurance initiatives.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations through regular inspections.
• Participating in corrective action planning following inspections and surveys.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• Knowledge of federal and state dietary regulations, care planning, and clinical documentation.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Dietitian preferred; supervisory experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in computer skills and ServSafe certification within 90 days.
• Must meet criminal background check requirements.

Ideal candidates are passionate about resident care, capable of supervising staff, and committed to maintaining high standards of food safety and nutrition.