Now Hiring - Full-time Registered Dietitian

Wolf Creek Care Center - 📍 107 Catherine Ln, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Wolf Creek Care Center is seeking a passionate and motivated Full-time Registered Dietitian to join our dedicated team! If you're a strong team player who thrives in a supportive, collaborative environment and is committed to providing high-quality resident care, we'd love to meet you.

Position Details

• Schedule: Full-time Monday-Friday
• Pay: Starting at $100, 000-120, 000/year DOE
• Environment: Supportive leadership, collaborative staff, and room for professional growth
• Responsible for overall management and supervision of the kitchen

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to meet all health, compliance, and competency requirements.
• Direct and participate in the preparation and service of meals that are safe, appetizing, and meet prescribed dietary needs
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and compliance with approved menus and physician orders
• Manage department budget, control costs, and order food and supplies appropriately
• Plan and assist with special meals for holidays and facility events
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate dietary staff; handle disciplinary actions and terminations as needed
• Ensure proper food storage and handling practices in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Process new diet orders and updates; maintain accurate diet cards and resident records
• Assess resident food preferences, allergies, and nutritional risks; complete monthly nutritional notes
• Prepare staff schedules and adjust for coverage needs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen and storage environment
• Conduct regular inspections of the dietary department for safety and cleanliness
• Coordinate dietary services with nursing and activities departments
• Participate in Quality Assurance (QA) and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings
• Present in-service education programs for dietary staff
• Investigate workplace injuries and implement corrective actions or retraining
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Maintain department security and confidentiality of resident information
• Visit residents to conduct nutritional assessments, explain diets, and promote quality food service
• Attends and participates in morning meetings/stand up to facilitate communications with the team.
• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans in order to develop and implement dietary care plans and provides nutritional counseling as needed.
• Monitor food services operations to ensure conformance to nutritional, safety, sanitation and quality standards, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Monitor food control systems such as food temperatures, portion control, preparation methods, garnishment and presentation of food in order to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner.
• Inspect diet trays for conformance to physician's diet orders prior to delivery.
• Consult with physicians and other health care personnel (Dialysis Dietitians, Nurse Practitioners, etc.) to determine diet restrictions and nutritional needs of residents.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration or eligible.
• Licensed Dietitian in your local state.
• Preferable one-year experience in a clinical health care setting or completion of an accredited internship.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting a team-oriented culture

Supervisory Requirements

• Responsible for the overall supervision and management of dietary staff, including scheduling, training, performance evaluation, and compliance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

Why Wolf Creek Care Center?

• Competitive pay starting at $100, 000-120, 000/year DOE
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Supportive, team-oriented work culture
• Opportunities for growth and continued learning
• The chance to make a lasting impact on residents' lives every day

If you're a compassionate Registered Dietitian who values teamwork, quality care, and professional growth, we encourage you to apply today and become part of the Wolf Creek Care Center family.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.