Nutrition and Dietary Manager (RD)

Manager of Nutrition and Dietary Management (RD) 

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Full-Time | Onsite 

About This Role 

At Vicar's Landing, exceptional nutrition and dining experiences are essential to the health, well-being, and quality of life of our members. 

We're seeking an experienced Manager of Nutrition and Dietary Management (RD) to lead nutrition services and Health Center dining operations within our premier, not-for-profit senior living community. 

This unique leadership opportunity combines clinical nutrition expertise with hands-on operational management. You'll oversee nutritional care, guide and develop dining team members, and ensure our Health Center and Assisted Living dining programs deliver exceptional service while meeting the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. 

We're looking for a collaborative, service-oriented leader who is equally comfortable developing individualized nutrition care plans, coaching employees, and improving daily dining operations. 

What You'll Do 

In this role, you'll combine clinical expertise with operational leadership to make a meaningful impact. 

Clinical Nutrition & Member Care 

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans. 

• Monitor weight trends, laboratory values, dietary restrictions, and medication-nutrient interactions. 

• Oversee therapeutic diets and collaborate with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary care teams. 

• Evaluate menus and recommend adjustments to meet individual and population-specific nutritional needs. 

Dining Operations & Team Leadership 

• Lead and supervise Health Center dining employees to ensure consistent, high-quality meal service. 

• Oversee employee scheduling, timekeeping, payroll, and daily staffing needs. 

• Collaborate with Dining Services leadership to coordinate menus, production planning, and dining operations across the Health Center and Assisted Living. 

Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance 

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local healthcare and food service regulations. 

• Monitor food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention practices. 

• Support regulatory surveys, inspections, and ongoing compliance initiatives. 

• Develop and implement improvements that strengthen nutrition services, dining operations, and member satisfaction. 

Skills You Need 

Must Have 

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential and current Florida licensure. 

• Minimum five years of food service experience, including supervisory experience in a healthcare or long-term care setting. 

• Strong clinical nutrition assessment and care planning skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to lead employees, manage daily operations, and maintain service standards. 

• ServSafe certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire. 

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. 

Nice to Have 

• Dietary Manager Certification. 

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Service Management, or a related field. 

• Previous leadership experience in skilled nursing, assisted living, or a Life Plan Community. 

• Experience with regulatory surveys, quality assurance programs, and dining operations improvement. 

How You'll Grow Here 

At Vicar's Landing, leadership is about more than managing operations. It's about developing people, strengthening services, and making a meaningful difference. 

You'll have the opportunity to shape the quality of nutrition and dining services, collaborate with experienced healthcare and hospitality leaders, and contribute to a culture that values exceptional care and continuous improvement. 

Compensation & Benefits 

Base Salary: To Be Determined 

Compensation will be based on relevant experience, clinical expertise, and demonstrated leadership capabilities. 

Benefits Snapshot 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 

• Retirement savings program 

• Paid time off 

• Professional growth and development opportunities 

Why Work at Vicar's Landing 

At Vicar's Landing, our work is about people, purpose, and possibility. 

We are a locally rooted, not-for-profit senior living community dedicated to creating an engaged community, delivering unmatched service, and honoring generations that matter. 

Every day, our team supports members as they live full, meaningful lives through exceptional care, enriching experiences, and genuine human connection. 

Guided by our CARES values — Courtesy, Attitude, Respect, Excellence, and Satisfaction — we believe how we treat people matters as much as what we do for them. 

When you join Vicar's Landing, you become part of a mission-driven team that values professionalism, compassion, teamwork, and taking pride in making someone's day better. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Vicar's Landing is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process. 

Employment Requirement Disclosure 

Where applicable, and as required by law, employment with Vicar's Landing may be contingent upon successful completion of a background screening initiated by the organization through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Background Screening Clearinghouse. 

More information about the Clearinghouse, including positions that require screening, can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com 

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