Nutritional Therapist Jobs
Nutritional Therapist jobs are open across healthcare systems, private wellness clinics, integrative medicine practices, and corporate wellness programs, at every level from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in functional nutrition, sports nutrition, and chronic disease management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Nutritional Services Technician II prepares and serves meals with high standards of sanitation, safety, and confidentiality, including patient and cafeteria meals, while operating food service equipment and managing related tasks. They handle patient orders, assemble trays, communicate dietary needs, maintain records, and ensure food safety protocols. They also cook and prepare meals for patients and residents, and are responsible for opening and closing the cafeteria, serving customers, managing vendor supplies, and delivering excellent customer service.
Starting Pay: $15.73/hr (more depending on experience)
Requirements:
8 hours per week - First Shift
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Every Other Weekend
High School Diploma or GED Preferred
Serv-Safe Certification Preferred
Works around areas and equipment of abnormal temperatures. Requires extensive standing. Requires full range of body motion including but not limited to, standing, walking, sitting, hand and finger dexterity, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands and arms, etc. Some heavy lifting. This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
The Nutritional Services Technician II prepares and serves meals with high standards of sanitation, safety, and confidentiality, including patient and cafeteria meals, while operating food service equipment and managing related tasks. They handle patient orders, assemble trays, communicate dietary needs, maintain records, and ensure food safety protocols. They also cook and prepare meals for patients and residents, and are responsible for opening and closing the cafeteria, serving customers, managing vendor supplies, and delivering excellent customer service.
Starting Pay: $15.73/hr (more depending on experience)
Requirements:
8 hours per week - First Shift
11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Every Other Weekend
High School Diploma or GED Preferred
Serv-Safe Certification Preferred
Works around areas and equipment of abnormal temperatures. Requires extensive standing. Requires full range of body motion including but not limited to, standing, walking, sitting, hand and finger dexterity, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands and arms, etc. Some heavy lifting. This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
- Natural Grocers20
- Adams Health2
- Palomar College2
- Colgate-Palmolive2
- Hill's Pet Nutrition2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nutritional therapist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field
- Active certification such as CNS, NTP, FNTP, or state licensure where required
- Experience conducting nutritional assessments and developing individualized care plans
- Familiarity with functional or integrative nutrition frameworks and protocols
- Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation systems
- Strong client communication skills and experience delivering nutrition education
Tips for Your Nutritional Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
Hospitals, private practices, and corporate wellness programs each weight different skills. Emphasize clinical documentation and EHR experience for healthcare roles, and shift to behavior-change outcomes and program design when targeting corporate or community wellness positions.
List every credential you hold
Hiring managers scan for specific designations like CNS, NTP, or FNTP before reading further. Put credentials directly after your name in the header and repeat them in a dedicated certifications section so they appear twice without cluttering your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nutritional therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by client population
Job listings for nutritional therapists often name the population they serve, such as pediatric, oncology, or athletic. Filtering by those terms gets you to roles where your specialty experience lands harder than a general application would.
Prepare case-based answers for interviews
Interviewers in this field routinely ask you to walk through a client scenario from intake to protocol. Prepare two or three real examples where your recommendations produced measurable outcomes, keeping client details anonymous to stay within professional ethics.
Negotiate scope of practice, not just pay
Before accepting an offer, clarify which assessments, protocols, and supplements you are authorized to recommend in that role. Scope varies widely by employer and state, and a mismatch there affects your day-to-day practice more than a small salary difference.
Nutritional Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nutritional therapists?
The companies hiring the most nutritional therapists right now include Natural Grocers, Adams Health, and Palomar College, with the largest share of openings in Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is strongest in integrated health systems, outpatient wellness clinics, and employer-sponsored wellness programs.
How many nutritional therapist jobs are remote?
About 64% of nutritional therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in one-on-one virtual coaching, corporate wellness consulting, and digital health platforms rather than clinical or hospital-based positions, which typically require in-person work.
How do you become a nutritional therapist?
Start by earning a degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related health science field, then complete a recognized certification program such as the Nutritional Therapy Association's NTP or the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists' CNS credential. After credentialing, check your state's licensure requirements, since some states require a license before you can practice independently. Building clinical hours through internships or supervised practice strengthens your application significantly.
Can you get hired as a nutritional therapist without much experience?
Entry-level nutritional therapist roles do exist, particularly in community health organizations, school wellness programs, and group practice settings that provide supervision. Employers hiring candidates with little experience typically expect a strong certification, demonstrated client interaction through practicum or volunteer work, and a clear focus area such as sports nutrition or pediatric health that signals specialized intent.
What does the nutritional therapist interview process look like?
Most nutritional therapist interviews involve an initial screening call with HR or a practice manager, followed by a deeper interview with a clinical lead or department director. You will typically be asked to walk through a client case, explain your assessment approach, and describe how you handle clients who are resistant to dietary change. Some employers add a short written scenario or a skills demonstration before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to nutritional therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to nutritional therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The listings cover roles in healthcare systems, private practices, corporate wellness, and community health settings. Find the roles that fit your credentials and experience, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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