Nutrition Culinary Manager - Registered Dietitian

The Emily Program•Spokane, WA

About The Position

The Nutrition and Culinary Manager (Registered Dietitian) is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of nutrition and culinary services at an assigned location. The role oversees the food budget, performance management, staffing, and training and development of the nutrition and culinary team. The manager promotes adequate nutrition and eating competency for clients, supports evidence-based care, and ensures services follow corporate standards, policies, procedures, and external regulations. The position is scheduled for 0.75 FTE (30 hours per week), Monday through Friday, with work hours coordinated around site needs between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Compensation is $43.00–$47.00 per hour, with the final offer based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

  • Current board certification with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Current Registered Dietitian license in the state of employment.
  • Master’s degree, unless licensed prior to January 2024.
  • At least 3 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian in an eating disorder care setting, such as outpatient/private practice or residential care.
  • For employees at residential sites in Washington: obtain a Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.
  • For employees at residential or inpatient sites: hold current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
  • For employees at residential or inpatient sites: hold current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
  • Obtain ServSafe Certified Food Manager certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

  • At least 6 months of leadership experience in the nutrition field.
  • Food service experience.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the accurate and appropriate delivery of evidence-based, corporate, and industry best-practice nutrition and culinary services at the assigned location.
  • Promote adequate nutrition and eating competency among clients.
  • Ensure fidelity to corporate standards of care, policies and procedures, and external regulations.
  • Participate as a member of site leadership at assigned locations and corporate nutrition leadership teams.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify, develop, implement, and/or evaluate initiatives, policies, and procedures as assigned or requested.
  • Manage and adhere to the site food budget, where applicable.
  • Manage hiring and training of nutrition and culinary team members, delegating to a Nutrition Lead or Culinary Supervisor as appropriate.
  • Supervise nutrition and culinary team members, delegating to a Nutrition Lead or Culinary Supervisor as appropriate.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • HSA and PPO medical insurance with HSA or FSA options through Blue Cross Blue Shield, offered to full-time employees.
  • Dental insurance through Delta Dental, offered to full-time employees.
  • Vision insurance through EyeMed, offered to full-time employees.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan available two months after start date.
  • Company 401(k) matching of up to 50% of the employee’s contribution, up to 6% of compensation.
  • Paid time off that accrues annually and begins with the first whole pay period.
  • Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday, in addition to regular PTO, for eligible employees.
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