Registered Dietitian
Company: California Correctional Health Care Services
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Registered Dietitian The field of nutrition and
dietetics acts as a crucial element for healing in our healthcare
system. At CCHCS, we're committed to supporting our dietitians with
evidence-based practices, continuous professional development, and
a creative work environment. Join us in shaping the future of
nutrition in our facilities and making a meaningful impact on the
individuals we serve. $81,348 - $107,964 annual salary In this role
you will: Plan, prepare, and direct dietary activities in licensed
areas of a health care facility. Interpret and apply standards
related to Dietary Services. Establish appropriate interpretation
of physician orders for therapeutic and special diets and review
the preparation and service of these diets. Select, train, and
evaluate Dietary Service's staff including cooks, dietitians, and
inmate-workers. Inspect food facilities for compliance with
sanitary, safety, and housekeeping standards. To excel in this
role, you should have: Education: Registered Dietitian or
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic
Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Additional
Benefits of working for CDCR/CCHCS But increased salaries are just
the beginning – our Registered Dietitians also receive
comprehensive State of California benefits, including: • Rewarding
Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population • Work-life
Balance with Flexible Schedules • Dedicated Assistance with Visa
Sponsorship •Telework based on operational ability • Generous Paid
Time Off and Holiday Schedule • Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement
Plans • State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years (visit
www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas) • Comprehensive
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage EOE Department Information
CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to
provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse
correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing,
mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity
while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of
which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission. CDCR
and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will
transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the
incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that
leverages national and international best practices to address
longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution
working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying
workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated.
Additionally, the California Model improves success of the
decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the
community. Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers
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