Compass Group, North America logo

Hourly Dietitian

Part-time

Compass Group, North America

Meriden, CT · HybridPart-time$50–53/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.

You apply on the employer's site, with no Olive account needed.

Watch jobs like this.

Don't just apply. Show up ready.

Olive works from this exact posting.

At a glance

Compensation
$50–53/hr
Location
Meriden, CTHybrid
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Olive lists jobs from US employers, including remote roles you can work from the United States.

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Dietitian Or CDR Exam EligibleValid CDR Number

Job overview

Unidine seeks an Hourly Dietitian in Meriden, Connecticut, to provide clinical nutrition care in a long-term-care setting. The role includes nutritional assessments, individualized care plans, nutrition education, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, collaboration with food service management, and mentorship. The schedule is eight hours per week, with six onsite and two remote. Healthcare experience is preferred, and new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical Nutrition CareNutrition EducationEvidence-Based PracticeQuality ImprovementMentorship

Qualifications

Registered Dietitian or CDR Exam EligibleValid CDR NumberLicensed Dietitian or Willing to ObtainHealthcare ExperienceStrong Clinical Training

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Unidine

Take the next step in your career with Unidine as a Hourly Dietitian in Meriden, CT!

Location: Unidine at CT Baptist Home

Setting: LTC

Schedule: 8 hours, 6 onsite + 2 remote per week

Requirement: Must be a Registered Dietitian with a valid CDR #

Hourly Pay: $50-$53/hour

We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with perks designed to support education, career growth, and professional success! Special perks include:

  • Career Advancement -Growth programs tailored to RDNs

  • Free CEUs -Through our nutrition education webinar series

Why Choose a Career as a Compass Group Dietitian?

Compass Group employs over 3,000 RDNs across the United States, making us one of the nation’s largest employers of Dietitians in a variety of settings:

  • Hospitals and healthcare systems

  • Senior living communities

  • Schools and universities

  • Corporate wellness programs

  • Food service operations

We offer unmatched opportunities for professional growth:

  • Specialization

  • Leadership development

  • Cross-functional career paths

The company has earned significant recognition, including being named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for five consecutive years, and appearing on Training Magazine’s Top 125 Organizations list for six straight years.

Job Summary

Make a real impact as a Clinical Dietitian! You’ll provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education in an acute care setting, working with a collaborative team to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based nutrition care.

What You’ll Do:

  • Clinical Nutrition Care: Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans to promote recovery and improve health outcomes

  • Education: Provide guidance on nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support sustainable, long-term wellness to patients, families, staff, and the community

  • Evidence-Based Practice: Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols to ensure high-quality, consistent care

  • Quality & Performance Improvement: Contribute to QAPI initiatives aimed at advancing patient care and clinical excellence

  • Collaboration & Service Excellence: Partner with the food service management team to help achieve patient satisfaction and service goals

  • Mentorship & Professional Development: Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through education and training as applicable

What We’re Looking For:

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible

  • Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice as applicable

  • Healthcare experience preferred—new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • You’ll be part of an environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your growth is encouraged

  • You’ll have access to ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities to support your career path

  • You’ll have the autonomy to apply your clinical judgment while still having guidance when you need it

Apply to Compass Group today!

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

Associates may be eligible for additional paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,101 open Dietitian jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–53/hr
  • US median$31–40/hr1,439 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $51.50/hr, is 44% above the US median midpoint ($36/hr) — in the top quarter of Dietitian hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 56 open Dietitian jobs in Connecticut and 4,101 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Connecticut
Experience
Dietitian postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (787 postings).
Education
1,247 of the 4,101 open Dietitian jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

Prepare for this role

You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.