Per Diem - Culinary Dietitian
Company: Boston Children's Hospital
Location: Needham Heights
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Summary This job involves developing and managing
evidence-based culinary medicine and medical nutrition therapy
programs, as well as supervising kitchen operations and staff,
ensuring smooth delivery and high-quality care. It includes
teaching, mentoring, program evaluation, compliance monitoring, and
participation in professional development to improve and adapt
practices based on current research and trends. Key
Responsibilities Culinary Medicine and Nutrition Therapy
Management: Develop, implement, and manage age and culturally
appropriate culinary medicine and medical nutrition therapy using
evidence-based practice guidelines. Teaching and Mentoring: Exhibit
effective teaching skills within and outside the Teaching Kitchen,
mentor and evaluate dietetic interns/students, and provide
consultation and education to clinical staff and the community.
Program and System Management: Demonstrate organizational skills to
ensure smooth and efficient operations, including supervision of
the teaching kitchen, staff training, and coordination of
patient/client care. Quality and Compliance Monitoring: Establish
and maintain systems for monitoring program quality and compliance
with accreditation, regulatory, and credentialing standards.
Develop compliance strategies and support implementation.
Professional Development and Knowledge Application: Maintain and
contribute knowledge of current trends in food and culinary
nutrition, apply nutrition research to practice, and participate in
professional development and educational forums. Minimum
Requirements Experience One year of progressive experience in
culinary nutrition and/or clinical dietetics. Teaching experience,
a plus. Education Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics or
closely related field required; Master’s degree preferred License
Certification Registration by Commission on Dietetic Registration,
the Credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
as a Registered Dietitian. Licensure by the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts as a licensed Dietitian. The posted pay range is
Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this
pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on
skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of
other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive
benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable
health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan
subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings
plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification
Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on
T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
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