Job Description 

Under direction of the Chief Dietitian, assesses the dietary needs of residents, prepares treatment plans, and supervises food production staff as assigned.

• Assesses upon admission, the dietary needs of the resident, preparing the dietary portion of the resident treatment plan, and reassessing the resident’s response to dietary services in accordance with a schedule which the Dietitian documents in the resident’s medical record.

• Supervises the provision of dietary services to the resident as specified in the patient treatment plan.

• Provides dietary counseling and nutrition guidance to the resident, his/her family, and staff.

• Participates in developing, implementing, reviewing, and revising the dietary portions of the resident treatment plan and discharge plan.

• Reviews and approves normal and special diet menus.

• Inspects food preparation and serving areas, equipment, and storage facilities; observes the appearance and personal habits of the staff in order to detect deviations and violations of current health, regulations, and orders corrective measures as necessary. • Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of the science of dietetics.

• Ability to analyze, comprehend, and interpret dietary problems.

• Ability to use effective oral communication techniques in persuading and informing individuals and groups.

• Ability to work harmoniously with associates. Schedule includes one weekend/month as kitchen supervisor.

Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s degree with a major concentration in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food, Food Science, or Food Service Management.

Experience: Completion of a dietetic internship and professional experience in nutrition which when combines totals three (3) professional experience in nutrition or three (3) years of full-time professional experience in nutrition. A Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food, Food Services, or Food Management may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Note: Certification as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetics Registration of the American Dietetic Association may be substituted for the education and one (1) year of experience.

License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position

If you qualify and would like to be considered, submit a letter of interest and your resume (including daytime phone number and email address) to the email address listed below. You must submit your response by the closing date shown above and indicate the job title in the subject line.

E-Mail: cpinto@passaiccountynj.org