Job Description

Job Description:

Works in Culinary Services promoting healthy eating and nutrition and assisting in creating individualized or group meal plans to ensure customers obtain the nutrition they need and are well informed of healthy options. Creates and maintains updated nutritional information, cards, and nutritional education programs. Assists in creating marketing material that promotes healthful dining in all Culinary venues. Provides training programs to other staff as directed.

• Assists in the planning of base menus and special event menus to maximize healthy options.
• Assists with research, testing, and evaluation of products for use in menu and recipe development.
• Coordinates the nutrient analysis and nutrition education programs.
• Creates and maintains nutrition cards and electronic information for Culinary Services; provides updated information to staff on the latest findings in the field of nutrition and healthful eating.
• Works collaboratively with marketing to create materials that promote healthy eating.
• Educates customers on the importance of nutrition, conducts nutrition education programs for Culinary staff and student meal plan holders
• Prepares reports as requested
• Provides training to other staff.
• Actively contributes as a staff member to uphold the inclusion of all people in daily work and interactions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualification:

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Food Science, Dietetics, Education or related field.
• 3-years work related experience OR or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of nutrition, nutrition education, food safety, recipe and menu development and marketing of nutrition information. Ability to research nutrition topics and food products. Must possess strong teaching, interpersonal and communications skills. Registered RD or RDN , Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; ServSafe certification. Must be licensed in the State of Ohio or obtain Ohio dietetic licensure prior to starting position.

Planning Unit: Vice President for Student Affairs

Department: Culinary Services

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Autumn Ryder, [email protected]

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Employees enjoy a generous benefits package such as paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs, and more. Additional information is available at .

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