Registered Dietitian 3

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

We are seeking a Full-Time Registered Dietitian, to join our team at the Health Center at Standifer Place in Chattanooga, TN. Standifer Place is a skilled nursing and assisted living community with 444 beds and an average census of 360 residents across two buildings. Sodexo believes in delivering high-quality nutrition care to seniors in a supportive, team-oriented environment. New graduates are welcome to apply!  

Start with 3 Weeks' Vacation Time 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

• Conduct MDS assessments for new admissions and annual reviews across SNF and AL units
• Perform meal rounds, resident assessments, and nutritional audits
• Attend care conferences and conduct dietitian talks with residents and families
• Provide hands-on clinical nutrition support and kitchen training

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 (RD) credential or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN); Registered Dietitian credential required
• Active Tennessee dietitian licensure required
• Experience in SNF, LTC, or assisted living settings preferred; new graduates welcome
• Strong clinical assessment skills including MDS knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for resident and team engagement

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 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