Registered Dietitian – Senior Nutrition ServicesLocation: Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Part-Time / Per Diem
Estimated Hours: Approximately 15 hours per week
Contract Duration: Up to 36 Months
The ideal candidate will have:- Active professional registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- At least five years of experience in Adult Dietetics and/or Gerontological Nutrition.
- Experience providing nutrition services to older adults.
- Experience conducting nutrition education and counseling.
- Knowledge of food-service operations and food-safety practices.
- Experience reviewing menus and supporting nutritional standards.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently across multiple locations.
- Ability to provide practical guidance to meal-site staff and program personnel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES1. Nutrition Education and Senior Wellness- Provide nutrition education to senior citizens participating in County meal programs.
- Educate older adults about healthy eating, balanced nutrition, and appropriate dietary practices.
- Conduct quarterly nutrition education classes at each assigned meal site.
- Provide practical nutrition guidance appropriate to the needs of senior populations.
- Support awareness of healthy dietary habits and nutritional well-being.
2. Kitchen Inspections and Food-Service Operations- Inspect kitchens and food-service operations at assigned senior meal sites.
- Review food-service practices and identify areas requiring improvement.
- Monitor food-safety practices and provide appropriate guidance.
- Help maintain appropriate nutritional and food-service standards across assigned locations.
3. Menu Review and Certification- Review and certify menus for identified nutrition sites.
- Evaluate the nutritional content of meals.
- Recommend improvements to meal quality and nutritional content.
- Provide technical assistance related to menu planning and nutritional standards.
4. Staff Training and Education- Provide informal in-service training to meal-site staff.
- Educate staff on nutrition-related topics and appropriate food-service practices.
- Provide practical recommendations to improve program operations and food safety.
- Support staff understanding of nutritional requirements and meal-service quality.
5. Technical Assistance and Program Improvement- Provide technical assistance to improve client satisfaction.
- Recommend improvements in program efficiency and service delivery.
- Help strengthen food-safety practices and nutritional quality.
- Collaborate with the Nutrition Program Director and relevant County personnel.
- Perform additional related duties assigned by the Nutrition Program Director.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSMandatory Requirements:- Must be registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Must have a minimum of five years of experience in Adult Dietetics and/or Gerontological Nutrition.
- Must provide a professional resume demonstrating relevant experience.
- Must provide credential verification with the bid submission.
- Must be able to provide onsite services at assigned Bergen County senior meal sites.
Education:- Candidates should provide their relevant nutrition and dietetics education details.
- Professional registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is mandatory.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSThe following experience would strengthen a candidate's profile:
- Gerontological nutrition and older-adult dietary services.
- Nutrition education for senior citizens.
- Senior congregate meal programs.
- Menu review, nutritional analysis, and menu certification.
- Kitchen inspections and food-service operations.
- Food-safety monitoring and staff training.
- Experience working across multiple community or senior-care locations.