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Nutrition consultant jobs are open across healthcare systems, wellness clinics, corporate wellness programs, and private practice settings, from entry-level health coach roles to senior clinical and functional nutrition consultants, with specializations in sports nutrition, eating disorder recovery, and chronic disease management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Requisition No: 886260
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION CONSULTANT
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 70042537
Salary: $57,682.04 - $62,682.88 Annually; based on experience
Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2026
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
We Never Walk Alone
WORKING TITLE: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION CONSULTANT
This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position in the Bureau of Contract Management and Monitoring. The selected candidate’s office location is negotiable for Central Florida and South Florida only.
The mission of the Bureau of Contract Management and Monitoring is to oversee and ensure the effective administration, compliance, and performance of contracts within the organization.
This position is eligible for teleworking. Employees in this role may perform their duties remotely, subject to departmental guidelines and approval.
JOB DUTIES:
The Office of Administration is seeking a Public Health Nutrition Consultant (PHNC) to join our Contract Management and Monitoring Bureau. This position is responsible for monitoring compliance of nutrition and food service policies and procedures for the Department and providing technical assistance.
- Conducts on-site institutional audits of regional operations.
- Monitors therapeutic diet compliance, meal preparation, meal service and operational issues in support of the Department’s Master Menu and Prescribed Therapeutic Diets.
- Certifies that the Department’s Master Menu and Therapeutic Diet Menus comply with the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences.
- Provides clinical expertise for procedure and manual updates relating to nutrition.
- Is the liaison between food service and health service staff and reviews/recommends medical nutrition therapy.
- Notifies senior management on problems and policies related to program issues.
- Provides technical assistance, training, and guidance to other Department staff in menu planning, development of appropriate nutritional practices, and food safety and sanitation requirements. Consults with Department staff for possible solutions to problems.
- Prepares reports, correspondence and work projects that meet the intended objective within the directed time frame, which include but are not limited to monthly diet compliance reports, planned schedules, and facility reviews for assigned facilities.
- Monitors diet prescriptions for appropriateness and consults with Health Services to ensure the appropriate diet is ordered. If a specialized diet is required, plan and analyze the diet to meet the appropriate medical nutrition therapy guidelines as outlined in the Department of Corrections Diet Manual.
- Minimal overnight travel may be necessary.
- Other duties as required.
- Registered Dietitian (RD) eligible candidates perform all required job duties and responsibilities under Registered Dietitian Nutritionist supervision and approval. Practice parameters are limited until fully registered.
BENEFITS:
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
- Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
- Tuition-Free college courses.
- Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
- Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
- Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
- Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
- Deferred Compensation
- Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.
REQUIREMENTS:
Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.
- Must possess a valid driver license.
- Nutritionist positions require registration with the American Dietetic Association as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and licensing in the State of Florida meeting the requirements outlined in Chapter 468, Part X, Florida Statutes, or applicants should be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Monitored and evaluated the preparation and service of a menu in an institutional setting (e.g., healthcare, correctional facility, rehabilitation center).
Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.
The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.
For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market: Orlando
Requisition No: 886260
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION CONSULTANT
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 70042537
Salary: $57,682.04 - $62,682.88 Annually; based on experience
Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
We Never Walk Alone
WORKING TITLE: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION CONSULTANT
This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position in the Bureau of Contract Management and Monitoring. The selected candidate’s office location is negotiable for Central Florida and South Florida only.
The mission of the Bureau of Contract Management and Monitoring is to oversee and ensure the effective administration, compliance, and performance of contracts within the organization.
This position is eligible for teleworking. Employees in this role may perform their duties remotely, subject to departmental guidelines and approval.
JOB DUTIES:
The Office of Administration is seeking a Public Health Nutrition Consultant (PHNC) to join our Contract Management and Monitoring Bureau. This position is responsible for monitoring compliance of nutrition and food service policies and procedures for the Department and providing technical assistance.
- Conducts on-site institutional audits of regional operations.
- Monitors therapeutic diet compliance, meal preparation, meal service and operational issues in support of the Department’s Master Menu and Prescribed Therapeutic Diets.
- Certifies that the Department’s Master Menu and Therapeutic Diet Menus comply with the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences.
- Provides clinical expertise for procedure and manual updates relating to nutrition.
- Is the liaison between food service and health service staff and reviews/recommends medical nutrition therapy.
- Notifies senior management on problems and policies related to program issues.
- Provides technical assistance, training, and guidance to other Department staff in menu planning, development of appropriate nutritional practices, and food safety and sanitation requirements. Consults with Department staff for possible solutions to problems.
- Prepares reports, correspondence and work projects that meet the intended objective within the directed time frame, which include but are not limited to monthly diet compliance reports, planned schedules, and facility reviews for assigned facilities.
- Monitors diet prescriptions for appropriateness and consults with Health Services to ensure the appropriate diet is ordered. If a specialized diet is required, plan and analyze the diet to meet the appropriate medical nutrition therapy guidelines as outlined in the Department of Corrections Diet Manual.
- Minimal overnight travel may be necessary.
- Other duties as required.
- Registered Dietitian (RD) eligible candidates perform all required job duties and responsibilities under Registered Dietitian Nutritionist supervision and approval. Practice parameters are limited until fully registered.
BENEFITS:
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
- Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
- Tuition-Free college courses.
- Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
- Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
- Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
- Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
- Deferred Compensation
- Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.
REQUIREMENTS:
Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.
- Must possess a valid driver license.
- Nutritionist positions require registration with the American Dietetic Association as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and licensing in the State of Florida meeting the requirements outlined in Chapter 468, Part X, Florida Statutes, or applicants should be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Monitored and evaluated the preparation and service of a menu in an institutional setting (e.g., healthcare, correctional facility, rehabilitation center).
Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.
The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.
For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market: Orlando
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Who's Hiring
- Just Food For Dogs20
- Agama Solutions1
- State of Florida1
- Natural Health Improvement Center1
- DaVinci Center for Community Progress1D
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nutrition consultant jobs.
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required or preferred
- Bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field
- Experience conducting individual nutrition assessments and developing personalized meal plans
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) or nutrition software platforms
- Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease
- Strong communication skills for counseling diverse patient populations in one-on-one and group settings
Tips for Your Nutrition Consultant Job Search
Lead your resume with credentials first
Hiring managers for nutrition consultant roles scan for RD, CDN, or CNS credentials before anything else. Put licensure and certifications in a dedicated header line above your summary so they're visible without scrolling.
Tailor your resume to each setting
A clinical hospital posting wants to see SOAP note experience and EHR familiarity. A corporate wellness role wants group facilitation and program outcomes. Reframe the same experience using the language of each job description before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nutrition consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight measurable client outcomes
Vague phrases like 'helped clients improve health' won't stand out. Quantify what you delivered: percentage of clients who met HbA1c targets, average weight managed, or programs you built from scratch. Outcomes speak louder than responsibilities.
Prepare a case study for the interview
Many nutrition consultant interviews include a scenario question or a mini-case. Walk in ready to describe a specific client situation, your assessment approach, the intervention you chose, and what changed. Keep it under three minutes and practice it out loud.
Negotiate scope before discussing pay
Caseload size, telehealth flexibility, continuing education reimbursement, and supervision structure vary widely across nutrition consultant roles. Clarify those terms before accepting any offer, because they affect your license maintenance costs and long-term earning potential.
Nutrition Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nutrition consultants?
Just Food For Dogs, Agama Solutions, and State of Florida are hiring the most nutrition consultants right now, with openings concentrated in California, Illinois, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems and integrated wellness companies tend to post the highest volume of full-time roles.
How do you become a nutrition consultant?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related health science. From there, completing an accredited supervised practice program and passing the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam earns you the RD or RDN credential, which most employers require. Some roles additionally require state licensure, so check the requirements for the state where you plan to practice before applying.
Can you get a nutrition consultant job with little or no experience?
Entry-level nutrition consultant roles do exist, particularly in community health organizations, corporate wellness startups, and telehealth platforms that value supervised training over years of independent practice. Building your candidacy with volunteer counseling hours, a supervised internship completed during your degree program, and any specialty certification in an area like sports nutrition or weight management strengthens your application even without formal paid experience.
What does the nutrition consultant interview process look like?
Most nutrition consultant interviews include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a panel or one-on-one interview with a clinical supervisor or department lead. Expect competency questions about assessment methods, client counseling approaches, and how you handle non-adherent clients. Some employers add a written case scenario or ask you to review a sample intake form and walk through your clinical reasoning before a final offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to nutrition consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to nutrition consultant 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 setting preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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