Registered Dietitian

No need to go far to change the world – one resident at a time. Your nutritional know-how can help residents in your community live happier, healthier lives.

Sodexo is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our dynamic team at Hollenbeck Palms in Los Angeles, CA. This vibrant, upscale CCRC (continuing care retirement community) offers Residents a rewarding, active lifestyle, as well as comprehensive healthcare services and accommodations, if needed. 

The Registered Dietitian will oversee the clinical nutrition programs of a 59-bed skilled nursing unit and will be involved in kitchen operations, supporting the General Manager and Operations Manager with the scheduling and training of 10-12 dietary aides.

Reporting to our multi-service General Manager, the ideal candidate will:

• be a Registered Dietitian with clinical experience;
• serve in a leadership role for the Food and Nutrition Services system on campus;
• provide clinical oversight of the skilled nursing patients;
• support the oversight of 10-12 dietary aides in the skilled nursing kitchen; and
• be responsible for managing and developing the clinical nutrition and wellness programs.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• an RD credential and some clinical experience;
• strong verbal and written communication skills;
• good time management skills be a self-starter and a team player; and
• a track record of proactive interaction with the medical team, be an outstanding team player and have strong employee relation skills. 

Learn more about Hollenbeck Palms

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits that begin on your 1st Day!  Benefits include paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Basic Education Requirement:

Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:

Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

Credentials Requirement:

Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.  In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in health care including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted or independent living facilities, long-term care, retirement homes, or clinics + registered dietitian

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.