Job Description

Culinesse, from Latin culina (of the kitchen) and esse (essential nature), is a forward-thinking boutique dining service company that elevates retirement community living by centering on highly personalized resident and guest experiences. We are designed for senior living communities that seek to develop their own individual identities while having access to our team’s expertise, support, and resources. Helping clients nurture their brands is our passion because when they thrive, everyone thrives. Transparency in pricing, sourcing, communications, preparation methods, and ingredients is the backbone of the Culinesse brand. All that we do is done with purpose and honesty. Culinesse understands the importance of nourishing the whole person and respecting the sacredness of the environment. Life-enhancing and authentic food connects us.

Registered Dietitian, licensed in PA. 16 hours a week (flexible). Candidate should have some availability on Tuesday or Thursday preferred.

The Registered Dietitian will be responsible for providing direct comprehensive nutrition services in a CCRC environment for Culinesse, The general responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, those listed below (under “Tasks”). These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

This is a highly collaborative position that requires the ability to balance multiple tasks at one time, prioritize, work with diverse constituencies, and address competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Tasks

• Directs nutrition care of special needs population to ensure nutrition needs and customer satisfaction levels are met;
• Maintains and develops client relationships and client satisfaction to ensure account retention;
• Manages, promotes, and educates others on food and nutrition programs according to Culinesse standards and policy;
• Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, special diets, and menu requests and probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues;
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as Culinesse/client policies and procedures (e.g. Health Dept., HIPAA/Privacy Act, Joint Commission, quality assurance, safety, operations, and personnel) by keep abreast of the most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice;
• Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to other departments;
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree – Master’s degree preferred;
• Licensed Registered Dietitian;
• Minimum one (1) year work experience in health care including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted or independent living facilities, long-term care, retirement homes, or clinics;
• Has the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer service;
• Can demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed;
• Is proficient in computer skills and report management experience;
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, to actively look for ways to help people, and to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession is required; this includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems and excellent oral, reading and written communication skills;
• Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions, to monitor or assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action;
• Must comply with any dress code requirements;