Nutritionist Jobs in California
Nutritionist jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where large health systems, integrated care networks, and corporate wellness programs drive consistent demand for practitioners at every level from entry-level clinical associates to senior registered dietitian nutritionists. Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center are among the employers with sustained hiring across the state, particularly in clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, and community health. California is one of the most active nutritionist markets in the country, with especially strong demand for specialists in eating disorder treatment, pediatric nutrition, and public health outreach. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerAntelope Valley Medical Center
Top cityLancaster, CA
Cities hiring13
Work type50% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree
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Wic Nutritionist
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Axis Community Health
Wic Nutritionist
Pleasanton, California
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Wellness Center Nutritionist
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Viejas Casino & Resort
Wellness Center Nutritionist
Alpine, California
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Lactation Consultant - Part-Time (County Classification: Public Health Nutritionist I/II)
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County of San Luis Obispo
Lactation Consultant - Part-Time (County Classification: Public Health Nutritionist I/II)
San Luis Obispo County, CA
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Clinical Nutritionist
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West County Health Centers
Clinical Nutritionist
Sebastopol, California
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Sports Nutritionist
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UC San Diego
Sports Nutritionist
San Diego, California
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Wic Nutritionist
Axis Community Health·Pleasanton, California
Job functions:
Bachelor of Science
51-200 employees
Job Description
Company Description:
Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.
Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage.
Job Summary:
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutritionist role in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) supports the health and well-being of women, infants, and children by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health guidance. This position assesses participants’ nutritional needs, develops individualized nutrition care plans, and delivers culturally responsive education. The role focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles, improving health outcomes, and building positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science in Food or Nutrition Science.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in nutrition counseling or community nutrition.
- Experience in WIC Program is desired.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is required.
- Ability to relate in a supportive and non-judgmental manner to clients of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and income levels.
- Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
- Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
- Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
- Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
- Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
- A can-do attitude and attention to detail, with the ability to organize.
- Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
- Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
- Must be able to use office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, etc.).
Must be available to work a part-time schedule of 16 hours per week (0.4 FTE), with flexibility to work additional hours based on clinic needs.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides counseling and guidance on nutrition, breastfeeding, and health related issues to participants in a timely manner.
- Maintains participant confidentiality and exercises sound judgment in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations
- Implements, develops, and documents nutrition care plans in WIC WISE.
- Identifies highest priority risks to address in counseling session.
- Uses appropriate nutrition education materials.
- Allows participant to select nutrition goal.
- Writes nutrition care plan in INEP screen.
- Documents nutrition education contact in WIC WISE.
- Gives referrals as appropriate and documents in WIC Wise “Referral Screen”.
- Enters in food prescription and issues benefits on WIC card.
- Schedules follow-up appointments as necessary.
- Maintains an acceptable productivity rate.
- Communicates with health providers as needed to obtain accurate, necessary information.
- Have participant complete a consent form if necessary.
- Provides nutrition education classes to WIC participants.
- Measured by internal audit of five ISIS records, direct observation of two counseling sessions and productivity.
- Assesses participant’s breastfeeding infant practices at individual education appointments.
- Promotes breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding while exhibiting a positive attitude about breastfeeding to participants and staff.
- Provides breastfeeding classes and support to WIC participants.
- Provides referral to IBCLC when work is out of scope of practice.
- Demonstrates consistent compliance with WIC policies and procedures.
- Obtains and documents height and weight measurements according to established protocol.
- Enters data accurately and completely in WIC WISE.
- Participate in staff meetings, and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
- May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.
Benefits:
- Benefits are only available to employees working 30-40 hours per week (0.75-1.0 FTE).
- Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
- Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
- Partial educational reimbursement.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
- Employee discount programs.
- Colleague Referral Bonus Program.
Connect with Axis:
Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health
Annual Gratitude Report: https://issuu.com/axiscommunityhealth/docs/gratitudereport2024
Physical, Cognitive, and Environmental Working Conditions:
Work is normally performed in a typical clinic office work environment (and, in some cases, telecommuting sites). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position if the accommodation request does not cause an undue hardship.
Physical: Occasionally required to carry/lift/push/pull/move up to 20lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, reaching over the shoulder, reaching over the head, reaching outward, sitting, walking on various surfaces, standing, and bending. Occasional travel to other Axis health centers and other occasional travel will be required.
Equipment: Frequently required to use repetitive motion of hands and feet to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, copier, and other office equipment for extended periods.
Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and signage. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly, understand normal communication, and be understood. Must be able to see clearly and have the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they actually are.
Cognitive: Must be able to analyze the information being received, count accurately, concentrate and focus on the given task, summarize the information being received, accurately interpret written data, synthesize information from multiple sources, write summaries as needed, interpret written or verbal instructions, and recognize social or professional behavioral cues.
Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments. Rare exposure to dust and loud noises.
Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity.
Key Search Words: WIC Nutritionist, Women's Infant and Children, Registered Dietitian, Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Dietitian, WIC Nutrition Coordinator, Degreed Nutritionist, Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Support Professionals, SPecialized Clinical Tasks, Epic, #LI-Onsite
Axis Community Health
Wic Nutritionist
Pleasanton, California
Added 1d ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
Bachelor of Science
Job Description
Company Description:
Axis Community Health, a nonprofit established in 1972, provides comprehensive healthcare services to over 15,000 individuals across all age groups in the Tri-Valley area. The mission of Axis Community Health is to provide quality, affordable, accessible and compassionate health care services that promote the well-being of all members of the community.
Our mission is rooted in delivering high-quality patient care, encompassing primary healthcare, mental health support, and dental services. We are committed to ensuring access to essential healthcare services for every member of our community, irrespective of financial status, living situation, or insurance coverage.
Job Summary:
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutritionist role in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) supports the health and well-being of women, infants, and children by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health guidance. This position assesses participants’ nutritional needs, develops individualized nutrition care plans, and delivers culturally responsive education. The role focuses on promoting healthy lifestyles, improving health outcomes, and building positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors of Science in Food or Nutrition Science.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in nutrition counseling or community nutrition.
- Experience in WIC Program is desired.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is required.
- Ability to relate in a supportive and non-judgmental manner to clients of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and income levels.
- Strong analytical, employee relations, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent writing, business communication, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Ability to interact effectively and in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds.
- Proactive, self-motivated and able to work independently as well as on a team with the ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and a professional demeanor and must positively represent the organization at all times.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships.
- Must be able to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
- Must be able to be at work regularly and on time.
- Must be a dynamic self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently or in a group setting.
- A can-do attitude and attention to detail, with the ability to organize.
- Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM with minimal errors.
- Must have good computer skills using Microsoft Office and the ability to use Axis departmental systems.
- Must be able to use office equipment (i.e., copier, fax, etc.).
Must be available to work a part-time schedule of 16 hours per week (0.4 FTE), with flexibility to work additional hours based on clinic needs.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides counseling and guidance on nutrition, breastfeeding, and health related issues to participants in a timely manner.
- Maintains participant confidentiality and exercises sound judgment in accordance with organizational policies and applicable regulations
- Implements, develops, and documents nutrition care plans in WIC WISE.
- Identifies highest priority risks to address in counseling session.
- Uses appropriate nutrition education materials.
- Allows participant to select nutrition goal.
- Writes nutrition care plan in INEP screen.
- Documents nutrition education contact in WIC WISE.
- Gives referrals as appropriate and documents in WIC Wise “Referral Screen”.
- Enters in food prescription and issues benefits on WIC card.
- Schedules follow-up appointments as necessary.
- Maintains an acceptable productivity rate.
- Communicates with health providers as needed to obtain accurate, necessary information.
- Have participant complete a consent form if necessary.
- Provides nutrition education classes to WIC participants.
- Measured by internal audit of five ISIS records, direct observation of two counseling sessions and productivity.
- Assesses participant’s breastfeeding infant practices at individual education appointments.
- Promotes breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding while exhibiting a positive attitude about breastfeeding to participants and staff.
- Provides breastfeeding classes and support to WIC participants.
- Provides referral to IBCLC when work is out of scope of practice.
- Demonstrates consistent compliance with WIC policies and procedures.
- Obtains and documents height and weight measurements according to established protocol.
- Enters data accurately and completely in WIC WISE.
- Participate in staff meetings, and attend other meetings and training events as assigned.
- May be required to perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.
Benefits:
- Benefits are only available to employees working 30-40 hours per week (0.75-1.0 FTE).
- Employer paid health, dental, and vision benefits to the employee.
- Option to participate in a 403(B) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
- Partial educational reimbursement.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Accrued paid time off with each pay period.
- Employee discount programs.
- Colleague Referral Bonus Program.
Connect with Axis:
Company Page: https://www.axishealth.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiscommunityhealth
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axis-community-health
Annual Gratitude Report: https://issuu.com/axiscommunityhealth/docs/gratitudereport2024
Physical, Cognitive, and Environmental Working Conditions:
Work is normally performed in a typical clinic office work environment (and, in some cases, telecommuting sites). The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position if the accommodation request does not cause an undue hardship.
Physical: Occasionally required to carry/lift/push/pull/move up to 20lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, reaching over the shoulder, reaching over the head, reaching outward, sitting, walking on various surfaces, standing, and bending. Occasional travel to other Axis health centers and other occasional travel will be required.
Equipment: Frequently required to use repetitive motion of hands and feet to operate a computer keyboard, telephone, copier, and other office equipment for extended periods.
Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and signage. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly, understand normal communication, and be understood. Must be able to see clearly and have the ability to judge distances and spatial relationships to see objects where and as they actually are.
Cognitive: Must be able to analyze the information being received, count accurately, concentrate and focus on the given task, summarize the information being received, accurately interpret written data, synthesize information from multiple sources, write summaries as needed, interpret written or verbal instructions, and recognize social or professional behavioral cues.
Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments. Rare exposure to dust and loud noises.
Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, Axis Community Health reserves the right to modify or change the requirements of the job based on business necessity.
Key Search Words: WIC Nutritionist, Women's Infant and Children, Registered Dietitian, Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Dietitian, WIC Nutrition Coordinator, Degreed Nutritionist, Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Support Professionals, SPecialized Clinical Tasks, Epic, #LI-Onsite
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nutritionist jobs across California.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential recognized by the California Board of Registered Dietitians
- Bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field
- Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program
- Experience with medical nutrition therapy for chronic disease populations
- Proficiency in electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong communication skills for patient counseling and interdisciplinary care team collaboration
Nutritionist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nutritionist in California?
California requires nutritionists who practice medical nutrition therapy to hold licensure as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through the California Board of Registered Dietitians. To qualify, you need a bachelor's degree or higher in dietetics or a related field from an accredited program, completion of an accredited supervised practice internship, and a passing score on the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam. Once credentialed at the national level, you apply to the California board for your state license.
Which companies hire nutritionists in California?
California nutritionist roles are posted by Antelope Valley Medical Center, Sodexo, and Mantra Care and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's size and the strength of its integrated health systems mean openings appear across hospital networks, outpatient clinics, and large corporate wellness programs throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most nutritionist jobs?
Lancaster, San Diego, and Los Angeles consistently post the highest volume of nutritionist openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its density of major hospital systems and population size, while San Francisco and San Diego benefit from large academic medical centers, biotech employers, and established community health organizations that maintain ongoing nutrition staffing needs.
Are there remote nutritionist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many nutritionist roles involve direct patient care or hands-on counseling. About 50% of nutritionist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting growth in telehealth nutrition counseling. Roles in corporate wellness consulting, health coaching, and nutrition communications tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a nutritionist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a dietetic internship with a California-based program, such as those affiliated with UC San Diego Health, Stanford Health Care, or Los Angeles County public health programs, which often lead directly to entry-level clinical associate or community nutritionist roles. Candidates without full RDN credentials can pursue nutrition assistant or diet technician positions at large California hospital systems while completing supervised hours. A California Board of Registered Dietitians license application ready at the time of offer gives candidates a clear edge over those still in progress.
Where can I find and apply to nutritionist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to nutritionist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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