Mather is an award-winning leader in the rapidly growing senior living industry, with services spanning from luxury senior living residences to community-based services and an in-house research team. Mather's HQ Restaurant Operations team is seeking a Dietitian to support our team of community-based chefs, restaurant managers and Certified Dietary Managers in their role of providing Nextraordinary dietary and nutrition care to residents in our communities consistent with Mather’s mission. In conjunction with the culinary, restaurant and clinical team at each community ensures that policies and procedures are in place to support regulatory compliance.

The Dietitian role is based out of Mather's HQ office in Evanston, Illinois; and will travel to support Mather luxury senior living communities in Illinois, Arizona, and Virginia.

Essential Functions:

Provides organizational level guidance and support for culinary nutrition throughout our overall culinary program
Develops and supports nutrition-based programming and activities to support our overall wellness initiatives
Collaborates with Executive Chef on menus, offering suggestions for healthier approaches to ingredients or preparation in all restaurant settings
Supports the day-to-day functions of our CDM/s by providing expert level experience and knowledge of all local, state, and federal regulations for nutrition in a long-term care operation
Reviews and approves all menus for licensed areas of the community
Provides guidance, education, and training to team members regarding nutrition, allergens, therapeutic diets, IDDS and healthy ingredients
Offers fee-based one-on-one virtual nutritional counseling to independent living residents
Completes quarterly audits of all licensed food service areas for compliance with CMS requirements, shares findings with community leadership and HQ culinary leadership. Makes recommendations on how to improve readiness
Responsible for the administration of culinary related policies, procedures and protocols across the continuum
Develops a consistent approach to emergency food programs at each community and provides direction to community teams on how to monitor and maintain the program
Leads QAPI related culinary measurements and corrective actions
Identify opportunities for improvement through observations, analysis of data and consultation with team members and leaders
Advises AVP and Director, Restaurant Operations on nutritional and clinical needs
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or Dietetics
Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) Certification
Licensed or the ability to get licensed in required jurisdictions.
5 years’ experience, preferably in a long-term care setting
Proven history in problem solving, communication with older adult residents and their families, team members and peers.
Work independently to formulate appropriate judgement in organizing and completing duties and responsibilities.
Proficient in MS Office suite, nutritional analysis, and electronic medical records systems.

Benefits

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
Our SELF program, which allows for team members to be reimbursed up to $75 per year for items and experiences that support their self-care, from yoga classes to art supplies to concert tickets

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Extended illness benefits
Employee wellness programs
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance - free to all team members

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well^SM, we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work^®, and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Locations include: The Mather in Evanston, Mather Place, The Mather Tysons, Mather HQ, Splendido, Mather Institute, Community Initiatives

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