Dietitian

Northbridge Health Care Center - Bridgeport, CT

Full-time - Entry Level

Bridgeport, CT

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

We are hiring a Dietitian to join our dynamic care team at Northbridge Health Care Center in Bridgeport. The role involves planning, organizing, developing, and operating the Dining Services Department to ensure quality nutritional services are provided daily. The Dietitian will work closely with residents and staff, contributing to both professional and personal fulfillment while ensuring high standards of care and service are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Meet sanitation standards.
• Provide point of service meal delivery.
• Follow therapeutic diets guidelines, including proper temperature and serving time.
• Educate department staff in all aspects of dietary functions.
• Assure the planning, preparation, and serving of all therapeutic diets.
• Oversee that sufficient inventory is maintained according to policy and procedure including emergency supply.
• Formulate menu planning within accepted therapeutic guidelines.
• Assure that menus are accurately adhered to and appropriate substitutes are made per policy.
• Ensure quality and quantity of all food delivery.
• Demonstrate correct safety techniques.
• Ensure staff comply with privacy practices to protect residents' health information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• Current registration as a dietitian by the Committee of Dietetic Registration.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred.
• Training in cost control, food management, diet therapy, etc., preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• New graduates welcome!

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid holidays
• Vision insurance