Registered Dietitian

SUMMARY:

As a member of the Dining Services team, the Registered Dietitian collaborates with the Senior Registered Dietitian, Director of Health Promotion, and café Chef/Manager to provide outreach programs to the university community on topics related to food, nutrition, and wellness.

The Registered Dietitian manages all aspects of the demonstration kitchen, including teaching, purchasing, event planning, executing, and oversight of participants. Also, assists the Senior Registered Dietitian with assigned confidential nutrition counseling, projects, and initiatives.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

This position is designated as non-essential personnel.

This position requires periods of standing, walking, stooping, bending, and reaching, and the ability to lift 50 lbs., in conditions that are often, hot, humid, or cold. Must be able to safely use and operate typical kitchen tools and equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment, while providing a high level of service.
• High level of time management, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• General knowledge of food production principles and techniques, and ability to instruct interactively while preparing food.
• Significant knowledge of food allergies, related diets, and dietary controls.
• General knowledge of medical conditions as well as specific dietary recommendations for each condition.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to learn software programs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Registered Dietitian with the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics, or RD eligible within 3 month of hire; culinary concentration required.
• One year's experience in culinary/foodservice setting preferred; management experience highly desirable.
• One year's experience in nutrition counseling preferred.
• AllerTrain and ServSafe certification required (or obtained within a year of hire).

WORK HOURS:

Full Time, Exempt

7.75 hours daily/38.75 hours weekly

SALARY STRUCTURE:

Pay Grade 6 (Hiring Range $50,461.00 to $66,851.00 annually)