Registered Dietitian - Senior Nutrition Services
About The Position
The Registered Dietitian will provide nutrition services at assigned Bergen County senior meal sites. The role focuses on nutrition education and wellness for older adults, kitchen and food-service inspections, menu review and certification, staff training, and technical assistance to improve meal quality, food safety, client satisfaction, and program operations. The position is onsite, part-time/per diem, approximately 15 hours per week, with a contract duration of up to 36 months. The dietitian will conduct quarterly nutrition education classes at each assigned meal site, provide practical nutrition guidance to senior participants and staff, inspect kitchens and food-service operations, evaluate and certify menus, and collaborate with the Nutrition Program Director and relevant County personnel. Additional related duties may be assigned by the Nutrition Program Director.
Requirements
- Active professional registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- A minimum of five years of experience in Adult Dietetics and/or Gerontological Nutrition.
- Experience providing nutrition services to older adults.
- Experience conducting nutrition education and counseling.
- Knowledge of food-service operations and food-safety practices.
- Experience reviewing menus and supporting nutritional standards.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently across multiple locations.
- Ability to provide practical guidance to meal-site staff and program personnel.
- Provide a professional resume demonstrating relevant experience.
- Provide credential verification with the bid submission.
- Ability to provide onsite services at assigned Bergen County senior meal sites.
- Provide relevant nutrition and dietetics education details.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in gerontological nutrition and older-adult dietary services.
- Experience providing nutrition education for senior citizens.
- Experience with senior congregate meal programs.
- Experience in menu review, nutritional analysis, and menu certification.
- Experience with kitchen inspections and food-service operations.
- Experience with food-safety monitoring and staff training.
- Experience working across multiple community or senior-care locations.
Responsibilities
- Provide nutrition education to senior citizens participating in County meal programs.
- Educate older adults about healthy eating, balanced nutrition, and appropriate dietary practices.
- Conduct quarterly nutrition education classes at each assigned meal site.
- Provide practical nutrition guidance appropriate to the needs of senior populations.
- Inspect kitchens and food-service operations at assigned senior meal sites.
- Review food-service practices, identify areas requiring improvement, and monitor food-safety practices.
- Help maintain appropriate nutritional and food-service standards across assigned locations.
- Review and certify menus for identified nutrition sites.
- Evaluate the nutritional content of meals and recommend improvements to meal quality and nutritional content.
- Provide technical assistance related to menu planning and nutritional standards.
- Provide informal in-service training to meal-site staff on nutrition-related topics and appropriate food-service practices.
- Provide practical recommendations to improve program operations and food safety.
- Provide technical assistance to improve client satisfaction, program efficiency, and service delivery.
- Collaborate with the Nutrition Program Director and relevant County personnel.
- Perform additional related duties assigned by the Nutrition Program Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
