Dietitian

DietitianBring your expertise to the Culinesse team at Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg, PennsylvaniaFull-time | Monday–FridayFood can do more than nourish—it can create connection, comfort, and a true sense of belonging. Culinesse is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join the Culinesse team at Messiah Lifeways, where your clinical expertise and collaborative spirit will help enrich the lives of residents across the community.Why You'll Love This OpportunityMonday–Friday schedule for dependable work-life balanceFive weeks of paid time offReimbursement for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics dues, state licensure fees, and CDR renewalFinancial support for continuing education eventsA meaningful role serving residents within the Messiah Lifeways communityAbout CulinesseCulinesse is a forward-thinking boutique dining services company dedicated to elevating retirement community living through highly personalized resident and guest experiences. Our name draws from the Latin culina—"of the kitchen"—and esse—"essential nature." That idea guides how we work: with transparency, purpose, respect for the environment, and a belief that authentic food can nourish the whole person. When our partner communities thrive, everyone thrives.What You'll DoDirect nutrition care for residents with special dietary needs, supporting positive outcomes and satisfactionBuild strong relationships with residents, clients, and community partnersLead, promote, and educate others about food and nutrition programs aligned with Culinesse standardsCollaborate and communicate with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, special diets, and menu requests, and probe potential problems and apprise the manager of the status on the resolution of problems or issuesEnsure 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 practiceEstablish operating standards, implement quality improvements, and communicate them to other departmentsMay perform other duties and responsibilities as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree; Master's degree preferredLicensed Registered DietitianMinimum one (1) year work experience in health care including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted or independent living facilities, long-term care, retirement homes, or clinicsHas the ability to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate professional communication skills, and a passion for a high level of customer serviceCan demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and exhibit flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as neededIs proficient in computer skills and report management experienceAbility to give full attention to what other people are saying, to actively look for ways to help people, and to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they doKnowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession is required; this includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems and excellent oral, reading and written communication skillsAbility to adjust actions in relation to others' actions, to monitor or assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective actionMust comply with any dress code requirements