Wellness Dietitian

Bring your Passion for Dietetics to Sodexo on our Clinical Nutrition Team!

We are seeking a Full-Time Wellness Dietitian to join our team at Mt. St. Antonio Gardens in Pomona, California, approximately 30 miles outside of Los Angeles. This position is 60% direct patient care and 40% wellness engagement and community outreach. Our client is a prestigious 5-star CCRC spanning 38 acres with nearly 500 residents, in a 40-year partnership with Sodexo. Considered a showcase account, Mt. St. Antonio Gardens is home to a close-knit, EDEN-trained team and an affluent community of residents. If you're excited about enriching the lives of seniors through nutrition and compassionate care, this is a fantastic opportunity!

Start with 3 Weeks' Vacation and 3 Personal Days!

Reimbursement for Academy dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal

Money toward continuing education events

Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Provide clinical nutrition care primarily within a 40-bed SNF, with occasional support across LTC, assisted living, and independent living
• Consistently meet DOH/state/federal and company standards;
• Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team, working closely with nursing & medical staff and attending care conferences as assigned;
• Perform quality improvement initiatives such as test trays, food service audits, and meal rounds;
• Provide wellness engagement opportunities to the residents and employees as assigned;
• Supervise 3 direct reports, consult with independent living residents, and collaborate with onsite CDM

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.

• Registered Dietitian credentials;
• SNF or healthcare nutrition experience required; new grads welcome!
• Strong knowledge of clinical documentation and regulatory standards
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach with strong communication skills
• Passion for working with seniors

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum 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

Minimum Management Experience - 1 year

Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in health care including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted or independent living facilities, long-term care, retirement homes, or clinics + registered dietitian