Registered Dietitian Jobs in Washington
Registered Dietitian jobs in Washington represent one of the more active markets in the Pacific Northwest, with consistent demand across hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and community health settings at every level from new graduate through senior clinical dietitian. Seattle, Spokane, and Bellevue anchor most of the hiring, where large employers such as UW Medicine, MultiCare Health System, and Providence Health anchor ongoing openings. Clinical nutrition, eating disorder treatment, and community and public health nutrition are among the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That's why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
Position Overview
The Nutrition and Culinary Manager (Registered Dietitian) is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of nutrition and culinary services, food budget, performance management, staffing, training, and development of the nutrition and culinary team at their assigned location.
Schedule
- .75 FTE - 30 hours/week
- Work schedule will be coordinated based on site needs.
- Monday - Friday Between 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compensation Disclosure:
- $43.00 - $47.00/hour
Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position
How Nutrition and Culinary Managers Empower Recovery:
- Oversees the accurate and appropriate delivery of evidence-based, corporate, and industry best-practice nutrition and culinary services at assigned location.
- Promotes client adequate nutrition state and eating competency.
- Ensures fidelity to corporate standards of care, policies and procedures, and external regulations.
- Participates as a member of site leadership (at assigned locations) and corporate nutrition leadership teams.
- Collaborates with key stakeholders in the identification, development, implementation, and/or evaluation of initiatives, policies, and procedures, as assigned/requested.
- Manages and adheres to the site food budget, where applicable.
- Manages hiring, and training of nutrition and culinary team members (delegates to Nutrition Lead or Culinary Supervisor, as appropriate).
- Supervises nutrition and culinary team members (delegates to Nutrition Lead or Culinary Supervisor, as appropriate)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current board certification with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
- Current Registered Dietitian license in the state of employment required.
- Masters Degree required, unless licensed prior to January 2024
- 3 or more years experience as a Registered Dietitian in an eating disorder care setting (outpatient/private practice, residential, etc.) required
- 6+ Months Leadership experience in Nutrition field preferred.
- Food service experience preferred.
Other Qualifications
- Employees at Residential site in Washington are required to have a Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.
- Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
- ServSafe Certified Food Manager certification required within 30 days of hire
What we offer:
Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That's why we're dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For full-time employees, we offer:
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan available two months after start date
- Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
Our vision is a world of peaceful relationships with food, weight, and body image, where everyone with an eating disorder can experience recovery. We believe that exceptional, individualized care leads to lasting recovery from eating disorders. That's why our teams are comprised of compassionate, dedicated professionals from a variety of backgrounds who collaborate to provide the very best evidence-based care for our clients at all levels of care.
Position Overview
The Nutrition and Culinary Manager (Registered Dietitian) is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of nutrition and culinary services, food budget, performance management, staffing, training, and development of the nutrition and culinary team at their assigned location.
Schedule
- .75 FTE - 30 hours/week
- Work schedule will be coordinated based on site needs.
- Monday - Friday Between 8:00am - 4:30pm
Compensation Disclosure:
- $43.00 - $47.00/hour
Final Compensation offered will be within pay range based on qualifications/experience met for the position
How Nutrition and Culinary Managers Empower Recovery:
- Oversees the accurate and appropriate delivery of evidence-based, corporate, and industry best-practice nutrition and culinary services at assigned location.
- Promotes client adequate nutrition state and eating competency.
- Ensures fidelity to corporate standards of care, policies and procedures, and external regulations.
- Participates as a member of site leadership (at assigned locations) and corporate nutrition leadership teams.
- Collaborates with key stakeholders in the identification, development, implementation, and/or evaluation of initiatives, policies, and procedures, as assigned/requested.
- Manages and adheres to the site food budget, where applicable.
- Manages hiring, and training of nutrition and culinary team members (delegates to Nutrition Lead or Culinary Supervisor, as appropriate).
- Supervises nutrition and culinary team members (delegates to Nutrition Lead or Culinary Supervisor, as appropriate)
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current board certification with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
- Current Registered Dietitian license in the state of employment required.
- Masters Degree required, unless licensed prior to January 2024
- 3 or more years experience as a Registered Dietitian in an eating disorder care setting (outpatient/private practice, residential, etc.) required
- 6+ Months Leadership experience in Nutrition field preferred.
- Food service experience preferred.
Other Qualifications
- Employees at Residential site in Washington are required to have a Washington State Department of Health Food Handler permit within 30 days of hire.
- Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- Employees at Residential or Inpatient sites are required to have a current First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
- ServSafe Certified Food Manager certification required within 30 days of hire
What we offer:
Employee Benefits: We understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits package. That's why we're dedicated to providing a range of plans to meet your needs.
For full-time employees, we offer:
- HSA and PPO insurance with HSA or FSA options (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
- Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
- Vision insurance (EyeMed)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan available two months after start date
- Company 401(k) matching for up to 50% of your contribution, up to 6% of your compensation
Paid time off is a crucial part of maintaining work and life balance. Our generous PTO plan accrues annually and begins with your first whole pay period. Eligible employees enjoy seven paid holidays and one floating holiday in addition to their regular PTO.
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered dietitian jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State registered dietitian nutritionist license required
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a closely related field
- Completed accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program
- Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
- Strong patient counseling and interdisciplinary care team collaboration skills
Registered Dietitian Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered dietitian in Washington?
To become a registered dietitian in Washington, you must earn at least a bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition from an accredited program, complete an accredited supervised practice internship, and pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam. Washington State also requires a separate state license issued through the Washington State Department of Health, which you must obtain before practicing. Meeting both the national credential and state license requirements is the standard path employers expect.
How much do registered dietitians make in Washington?
Registered dietitians in Washington earn a median of about $84,220 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,100 for the lowest 10% to over $108,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered dietitians in Washington?
Employers hiring registered dietitians in Washington right now include RD NUTRITION CONSULTANTS, The Emily Program, and Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's large integrated health systems, community health centers, and the state's robust network of veteran and tribal health facilities create steady demand for dietitians well outside Seattle.
Which Washington cities have the most registered dietitian jobs?
Seattle, Tacoma, and Yakima have the most registered dietitian openings in Washington. Seattle drives the largest share given the concentration of major hospital systems, academic medical centers, and specialty outpatient practices, while Spokane and other cities reflect the strong regional health network and public health infrastructure that makes dietitian roles available well beyond the Puget Sound metro.
Are there remote registered dietitian jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're less common than in desk-based fields, since registered dietitian work often involves direct patient assessment and hands-on clinical settings. About 77% of registered dietitian openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to be concentrated in telehealth nutrition counseling, corporate wellness consulting, and insurance or managed care utilization roles rather than inpatient or outpatient clinical positions.
How can I get hired as a registered dietitian in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate clinical dietitian roles at Washington's large health systems, where UW Medicine, MultiCare, and Providence regularly onboard dietetic interns who complete their supervised practice locally and are ready to step into staff positions. Diet technician or diet aide roles at these same systems give candidates hands-on experience and an internal hiring advantage. Holding your Washington State Department of Health license and your RDN credential before applying, even with no post-internship work history, is the most concrete edge you can bring to an application.
Where can I find and apply to registered dietitian jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to registered dietitian jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty area and apply directly.
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