Lead Dietitian Jobs
Lead Dietitian jobs are open across hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and school districts, from staff-level to director-track, with specializations in clinical nutrition, food service management, and community health programs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Who We Are:
NEXDINE Hospitality’s family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. Learn more at www.NEXDINE.com.
Job Details
Position: Dietitian Lead
Location: Dallas/Plano, TX
Schedule: 50 hours/week
Hours: Full Time
Salary Rate: $85,000/yr
Pay Frequency: Weekly – Direct Deposit
What We Offer You:
- Generous Compensation & Benefits Package
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Various Employee Perks and Rewards
Job Summary:
The Dietitian Lead is a change agent within the Senior Living space for NEXDINE Hospitality. You will be a part of a growing entrepreneurial organization that holds clinicians in high regard for their skillsets and expertise. Due to our scratch ingredient approach our philosophy is “food is medicine” therefore, we take a holistic approach with culinary and clinical integration within all operations. The Dietitian Lead will have the opportunity to impact seniors at this senior living community through implementation of innovative dining and nutrition related programming.
This position is 85% clinical, including direct nutrition care, clinical program oversight, team coordination, and quality improvement, and 15% nutritional coaching and counseling for our residents.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains and follows policies, standards and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective nutrition care to patients.
- Develops goals and objectives for Clinical Nutrition to maintain high quality care.
- Utilizes equipment, resources and programs to provide efficient and high quality care.
- Assists in the performance planning process for Dietitians and Dietetic Interns and trains employees within the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other facility departments to provide a unified approach to patient care.
- Establishes education programs for facility's professional staff (nursing, pharmacy, medical and surgical residents).
- Develops, implements and documents in service education programs for Registered Dietitians, Dietitians, and Dietetic Interns and other nutrition personnel to provide continuing education and training.
- May engage in and encourages staff to participate in research, submits to professional publications and professional and community lectures.
- Maintains and establishes systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Complies with all OSHA regulations and other local, state and federal government regulations.
- Maintains compliance with NEXDINE standards of operation and client contract. Maintains all records and reports necessary to comply with NEXDINE, government and accrediting agency standards, regulations and codes.
- Maintains registration status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensure through the state board.
- Maintains professional continuing education annually.
- Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
Qualifications
Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Licensed Dietitian (LD). Experience leading clinical nutrition services, coaching dietitians or interns, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and implementing quality-improvement initiatives is preferred. Senior living experience is preferred.
Registration Requirements
- Completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies.
- Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Obtain / Maintain required state licensure to practice dietetics.
Who We Are:
NEXDINE Hospitality’s family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. Learn more at www.NEXDINE.com.
Job Details
Position: Dietitian Lead
Location: Dallas/Plano, TX
Schedule: 50 hours/week
Hours: Full Time
Salary Rate: $85,000/yr
Pay Frequency: Weekly – Direct Deposit
What We Offer You:
- Generous Compensation & Benefits Package
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Various Employee Perks and Rewards
Job Summary:
The Dietitian Lead is a change agent within the Senior Living space for NEXDINE Hospitality. You will be a part of a growing entrepreneurial organization that holds clinicians in high regard for their skillsets and expertise. Due to our scratch ingredient approach our philosophy is “food is medicine” therefore, we take a holistic approach with culinary and clinical integration within all operations. The Dietitian Lead will have the opportunity to impact seniors at this senior living community through implementation of innovative dining and nutrition related programming.
This position is 85% clinical, including direct nutrition care, clinical program oversight, team coordination, and quality improvement, and 15% nutritional coaching and counseling for our residents.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains and follows policies, standards and programs for the provision of optimal, cost-effective nutrition care to patients.
- Develops goals and objectives for Clinical Nutrition to maintain high quality care.
- Utilizes equipment, resources and programs to provide efficient and high quality care.
- Assists in the performance planning process for Dietitians and Dietetic Interns and trains employees within the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other facility departments to provide a unified approach to patient care.
- Establishes education programs for facility's professional staff (nursing, pharmacy, medical and surgical residents).
- Develops, implements and documents in service education programs for Registered Dietitians, Dietitians, and Dietetic Interns and other nutrition personnel to provide continuing education and training.
- May engage in and encourages staff to participate in research, submits to professional publications and professional and community lectures.
- Maintains and establishes systems and training programs to provide a safe working environment. Complies with all OSHA regulations and other local, state and federal government regulations.
- Maintains compliance with NEXDINE standards of operation and client contract. Maintains all records and reports necessary to comply with NEXDINE, government and accrediting agency standards, regulations and codes.
- Maintains registration status through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensure through the state board.
- Maintains professional continuing education annually.
- Maintains compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
Qualifications
Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Licensed Dietitian (LD). Experience leading clinical nutrition services, coaching dietitians or interns, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and implementing quality-improvement initiatives is preferred. Senior living experience is preferred.
Registration Requirements
- Completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a US regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency, or a foodservice corporation or combined with undergraduate or graduate studies.
- Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Obtain / Maintain required state licensure to practice dietetics.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead dietitian jobs.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required, state licensure where applicable
- Three or more years of clinical or food service dietitian experience
- Experience supervising or mentoring diet technicians or staff dietitians
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems and nutrition care documentation
- Knowledge of Joint Commission, CMS, or state health department regulatory standards
- Strong skills in menu planning, medical nutrition therapy, and care plan development
Tips for Your Lead Dietitian Job Search
Tailor your resume to care settings
Hiring managers in clinical settings want to see patient caseload volume and care team collaboration, while food service roles prioritize menu planning and regulatory compliance. Adjust your resume's emphasis to match the specific setting listed in each posting.
Highlight your CDR credentials prominently
Lead dietitian postings almost always require a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential. Put your RDN, any specialty certifications like CSSD or CSOWM, and your state licensure in your resume header so screeners see them immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead dietitian openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your supervision scope
Lead dietitian roles vary significantly in how many staff you will oversee. Filter for postings that specify team size or supervisory duties aligned with your actual experience managing diet technicians, aides, or junior dietitians.
Prepare case-based interview examples in advance
Interviewers for lead roles typically ask you to walk through a complex patient case or a food service crisis you resolved. Prepare two or three structured examples that show clinical judgment, interdisciplinary communication, and measurable outcomes.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
Before accepting an offer, clarify budget authority, protocol development responsibilities, and whether the role includes policy sign-off. These factors define your day-to-day authority and matter more in lead roles than in staff positions.
Lead Dietitian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead dietitians?
The companies hiring the most lead dietitians right now include Banner Health, Morrison Healthcare, and Healthcare Services, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Arizona, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, long-term care networks, and contract food service management companies consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many lead dietitian jobs are remote?
About 0% of lead dietitian openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most clinical and food service environments. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include telehealth nutrition counseling, program development roles, and corporate wellness consulting positions.
How do you become a lead dietitian?
Start by earning your RDN credential through an accredited dietetics program and supervised practice hours. Build clinical or food service experience in a staff dietitian role, then seek out opportunities to mentor junior staff or lead projects. Pursuing a specialty certification and demonstrating outcomes in your documentation strengthens your case for a lead-level title.
Can you get hired as a lead dietitian with limited experience?
Most lead dietitian postings require several years of practice, but candidates with strong clinical outcomes, documentation of supervisory moments like precepting interns, and specialty certifications can close the gap. Applying to organizations that promote from within, such as large health systems or contract nutrition companies, gives you the clearest path to a lead role early.
What does the lead dietitian interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on credentials, care setting experience, and availability. A second round typically involves a panel interview with the hiring manager, HR, and a clinical or food service director. You may be asked to present a case study, walk through a process improvement you led, or demonstrate familiarity with regulatory compliance relevant to their setting.
Where can I find and apply to lead dietitian jobs?
You can find and apply to lead dietitian jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your credentials and preferred care setting, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background and goals.
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