Registered Dietitian

A well-established healthcare and senior living organization is seeking a Dietary Director / Registered Dietitian to oversee dietary operations, clinical nutrition services, and food service management within a long-term care environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about resident care, regulatory excellence, team development, and delivering high-quality nutritional services.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401k program
• Stable and growing healthcare organization
• Long-term career growth potential

Responsibilities

• Oversee all dietary department operations including staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management
• Manage food ordering, inventory, budgeting, and supply levels
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility dietary regulations and standards
• Oversee menu planning, therapeutic diets, and nutritional assessments
• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and resident reviews
• Monitor meal preparation, tray line operations, food quality, and sanitation practices
• Complete dietary documentation including MDS, assessments, progress notes, and care plans
• Conduct kitchen sanitation rounds and support survey readiness and plans of correction
• Collaborate with residents, families, nursing staff, and department leadership to ensure nutritional needs are met
• Lead department initiatives focused on quality improvement, safety, and resident satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited program
• Licensed or certified Dietitian in the State of Michigan OR Registered Dietitian credential required
• Minimum 3 years of related dietary or clinical nutrition experience preferred
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations, therapeutic diets, and food service operations
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and customer service mindset