Registered Dietician

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dietitian assumes professional responsibility and accountability for the dietary Services Department that provides nourishing, palatable well-balanced diets to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each resident according to their comprehensive resident assessment and plan of care. Provides consultation to the director of food Service. Manages employees in the preparation of attractive, nutritionally adequate meals served at proper temperatures and at appropriate times according to facility policies and procedures, consistent with state and federal laws and regulations and accepted nutritional standards. Responsible for care and sanitation of institutional food service equipment and work areas used for preparation, storage, and service.

In collaboration with the Director of Food services and the Administrator, allocates department resources in efficient and economic manner to ensure each resident receives food in amount, type, consistency and frequency to maintain usual body weight and nutritional values.