Menu planner vs registered dietitian

Differences between menu planner and registered dietitian duties and responsibilities

Menu planner example responsibilities.

• Guide production planning activities ranging from developing and revising production schedules, forecasting trends and customer demand, and managing logistics.
• Develop variety of menu items catering to food allergies and diet restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, etc . )
• Create the LLC and obtain all necessary food and operating licenses.
• Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
• Develop store receipt projections that tie to the total OTB projection for the month being allocate.
• Follow and adhere to facility policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements

Registered dietitian example responsibilities.

• Help patients maintain nutritional adequacy while managing food allergies.
• Manage the anemia status of patients by reviewing necessary lab data and initiating or adjusting medication doses.
• Manage the in-store dietitian program providing nutrition education, culinary workshops, food demonstrations, and nutritional assessments.
• Develop and conduct weight loss programs; provide nutritional counseling for cardiac rehabilitation patients.
• Diet education to nonsurgical patients on eating disorders, diabetes and other nutrition relate conditions.
• Cover all topics ranging from weight management to oncology.
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