Child Nutrition Specialist & Dietitian II

Southwest Foodservice Excellence•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

SFE is seeking an experienced leader to help ensure that K-12 school meal programs under contract management comply with federal and state regulations. The role travels to school districts to provide compliance support and training for approximately 50–60% of the calendar year. Experience in K-12 schools and/or operations management is preferred. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and flexible with scheduling, and can lead effectively in a fast-paced environment. The position develops and delivers training and ongoing development in menu planning, nutrition, and compliance standards; creates training materials and guidance resources; maintains professional knowledge of applicable regulations and company standards; supports menu planning and development; communicates nutrition and compliance information to varied audiences; develops solutions to operational obstacles; maintains menu-planning software and nutrition databases; and supports districts through successful Administrative Reviews. Travel is approximately 60%, and the employee is expected to plan their own travel. SFE describes its schedule as Monday through Friday, day shift, and offers competitive pay and benefits. Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options, employer-contributed Health Savings Accounts, telemedicine, an Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and flexible options when life changes.

Requirements

Ability to lead and handle a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to plan own travel.
Willingness to travel approximately 60%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in K-12 schools and/or managing operations.
Experience in school nutrition or a related field.
Other food service-related work experience.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition or a related field.

Responsibilities

Develop and provide training and ongoing development across company levels in menu planning, nutrition, and compliance standards.
Create and implement training materials, handouts, and guidance manuals.
Ensure compliance by enforcing and maintaining professional knowledge of state, federal, local, and company standards and regulations.
Provide menu support through training, monitoring, and feedback, and develop menus as needed.
Communicate information about regulations, compliance, company standards, nutrition, menu planning, and wellness to relevant audiences.
Develop innovative solutions to obstacles.
Maintain menu-planning software and the nutrition database.
Provide district support to help ensure successful Administrative Reviews.
Travel to districts to provide compliance support and training.
Plan own travel.
Perform other duties as assigned.