Registered Dietitian - Meadowview Hospital

 Registered Dietitian – Nourish Health. Support Healing.
Inspire Wellness. Empower Recovery.

Are you a food-loving, patient-centered nutrition expert ready to make a real difference? Join our healthcare dining team as a Registered Dietitian and help create meals that do more than just nourish—they support healing, recovery, and overall well-being.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and oversee patient- and resident-centered menus that meet medical nutrition therapy needs.
• Collaborate with chefs and food service teams to provide meals that are both nutritious and satisfying.
• Ensure menus, production records, and meal service are fully compliant with healthcare regulations and dietary standards.
• Provide nutrition assessments and counseling for patients/residents, including those with food allergies, chronic conditions, or special diets.
• Serve as the facility’s nutrition expert during state, federal, or accreditation surveys.
• Educate patients, families, and staff with practical nutrition guidance and wellness resources.
• Champion a positive food culture that promotes health, dignity, and quality of life.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential with a degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or Food Science.
• 1–3 years of experience in healthcare, long-term care, or food service nutrition.
• Knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, and/or state regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills.
• Compassionate, patient-first attitude and a genuine passion for healthcare.
• Flexibility to adapt to patient needs and support facility staff.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• Make a real impact on patient lives every single day.
• Consistent schedule with no late nights or major holidays.
• Competitive pay + full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO).
• Paid training, continuing education, and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive, mission-driven team environment.
• A workplace where your expertise, creativity, and heart truly matter.

Who We Are:

At Whitsons, we believe food is medicine. Our mission—Enhancing Life One Meal at a Time™—guides everything we do. As a Registered Dietitian, you’ll play a vital role in that mission, using your expertise to fuel healing, restore strength, and inspire healthier lives.

Ready to bring purpose to every plate?
Apply now and be part of something truly meaningful. Together, we’ll make mealtimes matter.

$70,000 - $75,000

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field required; advanced degree a plus.

Certifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required; must maintain active registration and all continuing education requirements; SERV Safe, membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in hospital food service, healthcare nutrition, or institutional food service preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in state and federal nutritional standards including the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, NSLP, SBP, and HHFKA requirements across multiple age groups; experience with state administrative review processes a plus.
• Knowledge of hospital food production and meal service operations.
• Experience with therapeutic diets, menu planning, and food safety standards preferred.

Technical Proficiency

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required; proficiency in menu analysis software including Meal Suite, Culinary Suite, required or must demonstrate ability to become proficient upon hire.

Other Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment; excellent oral and written communication skills with a passion for results and attention to detail.
• Requires occasional travel to client locations within and outside New York using personal transportation; must maintain access to a personal smartphone for performance of job duties.

• Analytical Thinking: Applies rigorous analytical skills to menu analysis, recipe development, and regulatory compliance review; identifies data discrepancies and resolves them with precision.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Maintains deep, current expertise in USDA, NSLP, SBP, HHFKA, and applicable state school nutrition regulations; serves as the go-to compliance resource for operations and culinary teams.
• Communication & Presentation: Conveys complex nutrition and regulatory information clearly to diverse audiences including residential administrators, food service staff, and students; develops accessible, practical tools and educational content.
• Customer Focus: Responsive to the needs of residential clients, residents with special dietary requirements, and internal culinary and operations partners; approaches each interaction with professionalism and a service-oriented mindset.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates precision in recipe entry, menu documentation, nutrition data management, and compliance recordkeeping; understands that accuracy in this role directly supports audit outcomes and student health.
• Collaboration & Partnership: Works effectively across culinary, operations, and resident district teams; contributes as a subject matter expert on cross-functional projects and supports a culture of nutritional excellence.
• Organizational Discipline: Manages multiple concurrent projects, documentation responsibilities, and client commitments with structure and reliability; meets deadlines consistently in a deadline-driven environment.

Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Extended hours may occasionally be required in support of administrative reviews, client meetings, or special projects, RD Coverage.

Travel Requirements

This position does not require travel.

Physical Demands of the Job

The Team Member is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear; use hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment. When visiting residential locations, the Team Member may be exposed to kitchen and food service environments including varying temperatures and operational equipment. The noise level in the office environment is moderate.