Director of Nutrition and Dietary Management (RD)
About The Position
Vicar's Landing is seeking a Registered Dietitian to lead nutrition services and Health Center dining operations within its not-for-profit senior living community. The role combines clinical nutrition expertise with hands-on operational management, overseeing nutritional care, developing dining team members, and ensuring Health Center and Assisted Living dining programs meet high standards of service, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Director conducts nutrition assessments and develops individualized care plans; monitors weight trends, laboratory values, dietary restrictions, and medication-nutrient interactions; oversees therapeutic diets; and collaborates with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary care teams. The position also leads Health Center dining employees and manages scheduling, timekeeping, payroll, staffing, menu coordination, and dining operations. It supports regulatory surveys and inspections, monitors food safety and infection prevention, and implements improvements to nutrition services, dining operations, and member satisfaction. This is a full-time, onsite, day-shift position in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Travel is negligible. Compensation is to be determined based on relevant experience, clinical expertise, and leadership capabilities.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential and current Florida licensure.
- Minimum five years of food service experience, including supervisory experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting.
- Strong clinical nutrition assessment and care planning skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead employees, manage daily operations, and maintain service standards.
- ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Dietary Manager Certification.
- Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service Management, or a related field.
- Previous leadership experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, or a Life Plan Community.
- Experience with regulatory surveys, quality assurance programs, and dining operations improvement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
- Monitor weight trends, laboratory values, dietary restrictions, and medication-nutrient interactions.
- Oversee therapeutic diets and collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary care teams.
- Evaluate menus and recommend adjustments to meet individual and population-specific nutritional needs.
- Lead and supervise Health Center dining employees to ensure consistent, high-quality meal service.
- Oversee employee scheduling, timekeeping, payroll, and daily staffing needs.
- Coordinate menus, production planning, and dining operations across the Health Center and Assisted Living with Dining Services leadership.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local healthcare and food service regulations.
- Monitor food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention practices.
- Support regulatory surveys, inspections, and ongoing compliance initiatives.
- Develop and implement improvements to nutrition services, dining operations, and member satisfaction.
- Develop employees, strengthen services, and collaborate with healthcare and hospitality leaders.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Retirement savings program
- Paid time off
- Professional growth and development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
