Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

DiningRD; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Pay

Continuing Education - 12-20 hours per

Extensive Network of Dietitians

Training and Mentoring Program

Weekly Town Halls

Value and Appreciation for Your Team워크

Referral Bonuses

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to perform quarterly onsite visits across long-term care dining programs, focusing on nutrition, food safety, and regulatory compliance.

You will monitor residents’ nutrition, provide education, and mentor dining staff as part of the clinical team, with strong collaboration across departments. This in-person role offers a supportive network and opportunities for CE. You will also help align menus with nutrition guidelines and support policy development.

Qualifications

• CDR credentials required.
• State license required where applicable.
• 2 years of consulting experience preferred.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quarterly onsite visits to communities.
• Conduct food safety and sanitation audits and dining audits.
• Coordinate clinical referrals with the care team.
• Train and mentor dining managers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Mentoring others

Education

CDR credentials

State license (if required)

Job description

Description

DiningRD is actively seeking a Registered Dietitian/s to complete quarterly onsite visits. RD will be responsible for food safety and sanitation audits, dining audits and clinical referrals. Each community averages 4-8 hours per quarter.

Are you interested in improving the lives of seniors? Do you have the desire to work with a company that values and respects you? If so, please keep reading!

This position earns competitive pay depending on experience and current needs.

We provide our employees great benefits and perks, including:

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Pay
• Continuing Education - 12-20 hours per year
• Extensive Network of Dietitians
• Training and Mentoring Program
• Weekly Town Halls
• Value and Appreciation for Your Teamwork
• Referral Bonuses
• Inclusive Culture

ABOUT DININGRD

Since our establishment in 1994, we have been nurturing joy through food with long-term care dining programs. Our comprehensive food and nutrition programs are designed and supported by a team of registered dietitians with extensive food service experience. We currently provide dietitian consulting and menu services to more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states.

Our incredible team of dining professionals is what makes our company successful. We value our employees and are committed to providing them with a positive work atmosphere. Our team enjoys competitive pay, flexible schedules, and the opportunity to work with a network of expert RD colleagues.

Learn more on our website at diningrd.com.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A REGISTERED DIETITIAN (RD)

As a Long-Term Care consulting Registered Dietitian, you improve the lives of seniors by ensuring their meals meet high nutritional standards. You work closely with the clinical team to monitor the nutritional needs of the residents. You might be providing nutrition education, working on an MDS with the team, or formulating your nutrition assessment with input from your dining manager. With a commitment to quality, you provide guidance on all dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices as well as ensuring regulatory compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. You share your dietary expertise by training and providing guidance to dining managers and staff as well as assisting with policy development. It is also your responsibility to monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. You feel great knowing that your work makes a difference in the lives of the seniors you serve!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Commission on dietetic registration (CDR) credentials
• Licensed (if required by State)

2 years of consulting experience is preferred, but we will consider many factors. Experience in Long Term Care preferred but not required. Can you effectively prioritize multiple tasks? Do you have solid interpersonal and communication skills? Can you represent our company in a professional manner? Do you enjoy coaching and mentoring others? If yes, give us the chance to review your information!

WORK SCHEDULE

This position does offer some flexibility during your M-F schedule!

Experience:

• clinical nutrition: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDR # from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Required)
• State License, if required for a Registered Dietitian (Required)

Work Location:

In person