Dietitian

Position Summary and Responsibilities: The purpose of the Dietitian position is to serve as a consultant to Ben E. Keith's Reliance Healthcare account, ensuring that the client's needs are met in terms of menu management, using Ben E. Keith software applications and inventory control. * Train new dietary managers and organize regular company menu planning meetings. * Organize/conduct quarterly company wide dietary managers meeting. * Organize/conduct semi-annual menu planning meetings for company. * Install Menu Trac software at all new Reliance Healthcare accounts. * Update menu trac software for all Reliance Healthcare accounts. * Train all new dietary managers * Federal, state and company rules and regulations * Train Administrators, Directors of Nurses, Distributor Sales Managers, and others as requested by Reliance Healthcare. * Conduct training for regional meetings, quarterly and annual Administrator/Director of Nurses meeting. * Review QA/A for all Reliance Healthcare facilities. * Work with area brokers to bring new items to Reliance Healthcare accounts. * Work with BEK buyers to evaluate products for Reliance Healthcare accounts. * Supervise Administrator in Training member for 6-week rotation in dietary. Write program goals and evaluate response for AIT student. * Represent Ben E. Keith in surveys and audits of Reliance Healthcare facilities. * Serve as team member for in-house Recovery Audit Contractor audit for all Reliance healthcare facilities. * Conduct mock survey with Administrative Service Provider team for all Reliance Healthcare accounts. * Manage OLTC survey with facility as needed. * Assist with response to 2567 reports as needed. * Follow up for compliance to plan of action. * Supervise clinical management for each Reliance Healthcare account. * Manage assignment of all clinical Registered Dietitians for Reliance Healthcare accounts. * Established clinical management book for each Reliance Healthcare account. * Evaluate clinical policies and procedures. * Conduct routine QA/A. * Communicate and direct clinical changes throughout the Reliance Healthcare accounts. * Monitor aspects of the Reliance Healthcare account and complete special projects. * Submit weekly schedule to Administrative Service Provider's office. * Attend monthly consultant meeting. * Manage email, telephone accounts. * Submit reports as required by BEK and Reliance Healthcare in a timely manner. * Perform routine sanitation inspection of facility. * Observe meals: includes monitoring menu compliance, resident preferences, physician order compliance, and timing of meal service. * Review findings from facility visit with administrator, Director of Nurses, Distributor Sales Manager. * Submit typed report upon exit of facility and copy to Chief Executive Officer and Director of Operations. * Evaluate equipment needs of kitchens. * Submit quotes of small and large equipment to Administrative Service Provider's office. * Communicate with BEK buyer, local sales rep, district manager, and customer for all concerns related to foodservice management. * Development menus with BEK corporate Registered Dietitians specifically for Reliance Healthcare customers. * Serve as host to Reliance Healthcare customers at BEK food shows. * Evaluate policies and procedures pertinent to dietary for Reliance Healthcare customers. * Plan and conduct catering experiences for open house events throughout the Reliance Healthcare accounts.

Job Qualifications

* A bachelor's degree and completed requirements from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' Knowledge Center for Registered Dietitian * Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and email; willingness to learn new software as needed * Valid state-issued driver's license is required for driving to perform company business * Roles, Skills and Attributes Required * Excellent problem solver * Food Service Sales experience preferred * Good organizational skills * Good verbal and written communication skills * Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. * Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format Excellent time management skills * Bilingual is a plus * Willing to work week-ends * Must have an understanding of customers' needs * Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. * Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format. Some travel requirements.