What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Dietician position at Aline?
Aline is a leading software company dedicated to supporting senior housing operators through innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and resident care. With our recent acquisition of Grove Menus, a menu creation and dietary planning software company serving senior living, skilled nursing, and clinical residential facilities, we are expanding our expertise in the dietary and nutrition space to better support our clients’ evolving needs.
The Licensed Dietitian will play a critical role in ensuring that Aline’s software solutions effectively support menu development, dietary compliance, and nutritional best practices across a diverse range of senior living and healthcare facilities. This role will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on nutrition and dietary planning while collaborating with product teams, client support teams, and our customers to optimize software functionality and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Nutrition & Dietary Expertise
Serve as the in-house subject matter expert (SME) on nutrition, dietary planning, and regulatory compliance for senior living, skilled nursing, and clinical residential facilities.
Develop menus ensuring meals meet nutritional standards, resident needs, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CMS, USDA, state-specific guidelines).
Support customers in customizing menus to meet dietary restrictions, therapeutic diets, and resident preferences.
Conduct nutrition assessments and menu audits for clients to ensure best practices in senior living dining programs.
Technology & Product Support
Collaborate with Aline’s product development team to enhance the dietary software's capabilities, ensuring it remains a best-in-class solution for senior living and healthcare operators.
Provide user feedback and industry insights to help shape product enhancements and new features.
Assist in creating educational materials, training modules, and webinars for clients to maximize their use of the software.
Client Engagement & Training
Work closely with customer success and sales teams to educate clients on the software’s dietary features and best practices.
Offer consulting services and support to senior living operators looking to optimize their menu planning and nutritional programs.
Provide training sessions and resources for clients and internal teams on dietary compliance, nutrition standards, and menu optimization.
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Dietitian (LD) and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) required.
3 years of experience in a senior living, skilled nursing, healthcare, and/or food service setting with expertise in menu planning and regulatory compliance.
Experience with menu creation, dietary planning, and therapeutic diet modifications in a clinical or residential setting.
Strong understanding of nutrition regulations and compliance requirements (CMS, USDA, state-specific dietary guidelines, etc.).
Experience working with food service management software or a willingness to develop expertise in tech-driven dietary solutions.
Ability to translate clinical dietary expertise into software-based solutions that enhance customer outcomes.
Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with a passion for training and education.
Experience working in or with software companies, SaaS businesses, or technology-driven organizations is a plus but not required.
