Clinical Nutrition Manager

Role Overview

Join Sodexo and make a meaningful impact on patient care, clinical excellence, and team development. 

Sodexo is seeking a High‑Level Clinical Nutrition Manager / Director (Registered Dietitian) to provide strategic and operational leadership for inpatient and outpatient clinical nutrition services at Keck Medicine of USC, with oversight supporting locations including USC Norris Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA.

This role is responsible for driving clinical quality, regulatory compliance, program growth, and the development of a high‑performing Registered Dietitian team within a complex academic healthcare environment.

Sodexo Offers:                       

Twenty-three vacation days after 12 months!*18 vacation days for first 12 months!Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees, certifications, and CDR renewal!Money toward continuing education events!Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement annually!

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Clinical Nutrition services
• Lead inpatient and outpatient programs, including growth of outpatient clinics
• Represent Clinical Nutrition on key interdisciplinary and medical committees
• Present clinical quality metrics and outcomes to leadership
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulations.Oversee peer reviews, chart audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and develop a large team of  Registered Dietitians
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development
• Manage department operations, budget, productivity, and nutrition informatics

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required
• 10+ years of progressive management experience, including acute care clinical nutrition
• Senior‑level clinical nutrition leadership experience in an acute care or academic medical center (preferred)
• Master’s degree in Nutrition, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or related field (preferred)
• Experience leading large teams within an academic medical center or complex healthcare environment
• Strong expertise in regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and people leadership
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage complex clinical and operational environments
• Excellent communication skills, leadership presence, and strategic thinking

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement:

Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:

Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

Credentials Requirement:

Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.  In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hireCertification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire

Minimum Management Experience - 10 years management experienceMinimum Functional Experience - 10 years related functional experience