Per Diem Culinary Dietitian

Position Summary

This role involves developing, managing, and supervising evidence-based culinary medicine and medical nutrition therapy programs, ensuring high-quality care and smooth kitchen operations. Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, program evaluation, compliance monitoring, and participating in professional development to stay current with research and trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Medicine and Nutrition Therapy Management: Create and oversee culturally appropriate, evidence-based culinary medicine and nutrition programs.
• Teaching and Mentoring: Deliver effective instruction, mentor students and interns, and provide education to clinical staff and community members.
• Program and System Management: Ensure efficient operations by supervising kitchen staff, coordinating care, and maintaining organizational standards.
• Quality and Compliance Monitoring: Develop systems to monitor program quality, ensure compliance with standards, and implement improvement strategies.
• Professional Development: Stay informed on current trends, apply research to practice, and engage in ongoing education and forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in culinary nutrition or clinical dietetics; teaching experience is a plus.
• Registered Dietitian certification and licensure by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts are required.