REGISTERED DIETITIAN (SAFETY)

Position Title Registered Dietitian (Safety) – SNF Coordinator – Nutrition Services – Metropolitan State Hospital Location Los Angeles County, Norwalk, California Job Summary The Department of Nutrition Services seeks a Registered Dietitian to serve as the Skilled Nursing Facility Coordinator, ensuring food safety, dietary compliance, and quality for SNF residents. Responsibilities Insure food safety and quality; monitor modified and therapeutic diets. Maintain temperature and texture consistency of menu items. Observe trayline, resolve food issues, and interact with patients during meals. Provide daily reports to managers and conduct trayline, tray, and dining room audits. Coordinate with warehouse staff on food inventories for SNF. Serve as liaison between SNF management and Nutrition Services. Act as point of contact for licensing agencies during SNF surveys. Assist with writing correction plans and provide education & training to SNF foodservice employees. Perform other duties and special projects related to the classification. Qualifications Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (ROM) certified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Proficient in English verbal, reading, and writing. Excellent communication skills with staff across all levels. Experience with CMS, Joint Commission, and other licensing agencies desirable. Eligibility Permanent civil service, transferable, or reinstatable personnel status required. Candidates may be admitted for the exam and must become registered to be eligible for appointment. Exam Information Exam link: #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of State Hospitals