Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian

Responsible for menu development, preparation for nutrition education activities, and developing in-service training.

Essential Functions:

Works with caterers to develop and certify menus to meet the funder’s guidelines and clients’ needs; works with program staff on menu substitutions for special events, certifies menu substitutions, and keeps documents on file.

Submits Nutrition Program menus and nutrition analysis to the Department of Disabilities and Aging Services (DAS) of San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties.

Conducts kitchen assessments to ensure that caterers and restaurants participating in the Choosing Healthy Appetizing Meal Plan Solutions for Seniors (CHAMPSS) program comply with Department of Aging Services (DAS), local Health Department regulations, and program-specific standards.

Assists the director and program managers with the preparation for DAS audit and monitoring.

Collects client feedback and works with caterers to maintain quality meal services.

Plans and coordinates all nutrition education activities, including teaching material development and compilation of resources on file.

Develops in-service training schedule and resources for staff and volunteers.

Coordinates and provides in-service training for CHAMPSS restaurant staff, staff and volunteers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must possess a current Registered Dietitian license with at least one year of work experience with older adults.

Must be familiar with Asian dietary culture. Must have knowledge about quality Asian ethnic food planning and quality control.

Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.

Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Cantonese.

Proficient in MS Office, Chinese Word Processing, and the Internet. Familiarity with NutriBase 16.

Self-Help for the Elderly is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation Action Employer and we welcome diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.

Qualified applicants with criminal history will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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