What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Self-Help for the Elderly?
Title: Registered Dietitian
Department: Nutrition and Senior Centers
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director
Summary: Responsible for menu development, preparation of nutrition education activities, and developing of in-service training for nutrition programs in San Francisco, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County. Assists with supervising department staff and overseeing operations for compliance as needed.
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.
⦁ Works with program managers to complete DAS nutrition compliance. Ensure nutrition sites comply with federal, state, and local regulations and standards.
⦁ Conducts kitchen assessment to ensure the caterer kitchen complies with DAS, local Health Department, and program standards.
⦁ Assists the Director 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.
⦁ Assists with supervising department staff and overseeing operations for compliance as needed.
⦁ 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 and know about quality Asian ethnic food planning and quality control.
⦁ Must possess California Food Protection Manager Certification within 3 months of employment.
⦁ 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. Familiar with NutriBase 16.
⦁ Must pass a strength test for physical fitness for the job prior to employment: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. from floor to waist level and withstand physical activities such as pushing, pulling, stooping, standing, walking, etc.
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.
We may provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please call (415) 677-7600 for special assistance.