Functional Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/CNS)

Functional Dietitian Nutritionist (RD, CNS)

Full Time • Douglasville, GA 30135

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

ABOUT NUTRITION NEST AT PRESERVE LIFE

Imagine a place where nutrition science meets culinary medicine, where every meal is both a therapeutic intervention and a delicious experience. Nutrition Nest at Preserve Life is a revolutionary integrated wellness destination combining a longevity clinic, beauty boutique, retail store, and experiential restaurant under one roof.

Located on 1,200+ acres of pristine forest with spring-fed lakes, just West of Atlanta, we are redefining how health is experienced. Guided by functional medicine and therapeutic nutrition, our Experiential Kitchen empowers guests to transform their relationship with food.

Opening July 2026.

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THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN/RDN) or Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) with a strong foundation in Integrative and Functional Nutrition and a passion for Culinary Medicine. This unique role blends clinical expertise with hands-on food preparation and education, working collaboratively across disciplines to optimize client outcomes. You’ll leverage advanced testing, systems biology principles, and therapeutic culinary approaches to guide guests toward transformative wellness.

Your Mission: Deliver clinically sound, flavorful, and transformative culinary medicine experiences.
Your Impact: Bring credibility, creativity, and education to a first-of-its-kind experiential dining model.
Your Stage: Experiential Kitchen – where clinical nutrition comes alive through food.

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WHAT YOU’LL DO

Key Responsibilities

Client Consultation & Functional Nutrition Support & Culinary Medicine Integration (60%)

• Conduct personalized functional nutrition assessments and consultations
• Design customized nutrition protocols, including therapeutic meal and supplement plans
• Interpret functional lab results and apply systems biology insights
• Provide follow-up support, including recipe and lifestyle adaptations
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to design therapeutic, pathway-aligned meals
• Develop nutrient-dense, flavorful recipes that meet dietary protocols
• Ensure menu items comply with clinical and therapeutic standards
• Analyze and adjust nutritional profiles of culinary offerings
• Contribute to the evolution of our Culinary Medicine program

Educational Leadership & Guest Engagement (25%)

• Co-lead informative interactive cooking and wellness classes
• Translate nutrition science into engaging, accessible culinary experiences
• Develop educational content, including recipe cards and guides
• Inspire guests to embrace food-as-medicine principles at home

Program Development & Innovation (15%)

• Collaborate across teams to contribute to wellness programs and events
• Stay current with emerging trends in functional ingredients and culinary therapies
• Support research initiatives and continuing education efforts
• Contribute to healing market curation and educational content development

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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required Qualifications

• Licensed and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN, RDN) or Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS)
• Bachelor’s in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in integrative or functional nutrition
• Culinary experience and a passion for food preparation
• Strong understanding of systems biology and functional lab interpretation

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Food Science, or Culinary Medicine
• Advanced certifications (e.g., IFNCP, IFMCP, FxNA, CNSC, etc.)
• Experience in therapeutic cooking, guest education, or functional ingredient development
• Familiarity with nutrient preservation and culinary nutrition techniques

Core Competencies

• Expertise in clinical nutrition and therapeutic diet planning
• Confident teaching and public speaking abilities
• Passion for food-as-medicine and holistic wellness
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills

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Compensation: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

ESSENCE OF PRESERVE

Life is a gift. The most precious one. The incredible progress in science and medicine within just the last two generations has further enhanced worldwide human longevity. Healthspan vs Lifespan?

Air, Water, Earth, within a lifetime, our lifetime, have moved from being points of relative unconcern to becoming points of critical concern.

Stress has become universal – climatic, economic, demographic, political, personal – all impacting our health. ​

Current research has shown that whilst specific ailments can be addressed through specialized interventions, overall good health requires a holistic approach – one addressing the body, mind, and soul. The adage “Prevention is better than the Cure” holds more true today than ever before.​

At a global level, achieved corporates, individuals, families and communities are seeking and proactively pursuing sustainable good health, contentment, and happiness. Overall economic growth and higher disposable incomes have made this possible. And yet, the quandary on where to begin remains…

About Preserve Life

Preserve’s initiative for setting up a world class health center in the midst of endless rolling hills and soothing lakes and rivers, is to address the above growing concerns and to lead individuals to a state of holistic wellbeing.