Entry Level Food Science Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Assesses nutrition status of assigned patients and implement all components of the nutrition care process, according to food and nutrition department policies and local regulatory standards (IDPH, TJC, CMS, etc.). Monitors and evaluates nutrition interventions, makes appropriate adjustments to plans, as needed, and reports results of quality outcomes in the inpatient and outpatient setting. An entry level position to a professional career progression.

Make a meaningful difference in patient health through evidence‑based nutrition care.

We’re seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable Registered Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary care team. In this role, you’ll partner with patients, families, and clinicians to deliver personalized nutrition interventions that improve outcomes across the continuum of care.

What You’ll Do

• Assess, interpret, plan, monitor, and document patients’ nutritional status and needs using evidence‑based standards of care, policies, and clinical practice guidelines.

• Conduct comprehensive, nutrition‑focused physical exams to inform individualized care plans.

• Deliver age‑appropriate, culturally responsive nutrition care that supports patients and their families.

• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and execute care plans aligned with patient health goals.

• Educate patients, caregivers, students, and healthcare colleagues on therapeutic diets and nutrition support strategies to maintain or improve nutritional status.

• When assigned, support and supervise daily infant formula preparation, including identifying requirements and calculating individualized recipes to meet each infant’s nutritional needs.

• Participate in departmental initiatives focused on enhancing patient experience and satisfaction.

• Stay current with nutrition research and best practices, integrating new evidence into daily clinical practice.

• Perform other related duties as needed to support patient care and departmental goals.

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Family & Consumer Science with ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) requirements completed.

• Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

• Licensed (or eligible for licensure within 6 months of hire) as a Dietitian with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Range: $24.33 – $37.73 USD Actual compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, education, licensure, certifications, location, and internal equity.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran