Registered Dietitian

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.

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.

Culinesse, LLC is looking for a Registered Dietitia
n to join our team!

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 vary across accounts, depending on business needs and client requirements.

This is a highly collaborative position that requires balancing multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing, working with diverse constituencies, and addressing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• 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 the manager of the status on the 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 keeping 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.

• 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…