Nutritionist, Cornell Dining

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) provides nutrition expertise and leadership to support safe, inclusive, and equitable dining experiences for students. The RDN provides individualized nutrition support for students with medically necessary dietary needs, including food allergies, intolerances, and therapeutic diets, while advancing nutrition education, regulatory compliance, data management, and dining programs that promote student health and well-being. In coordination with Student Disability Services and the INDIGO Accommodation Kitchen culinary team, the RDN assesses dietary needs, coordinates appropriate dining accommodations, and supports students and Dining staff throughout the accommodation process. The RDN also plays a critical role in the accuracy, integrity and ongoing maintenance of nutrition, ingredient and allergen data within Cornell Dining’s Menu Management System. Through effective data stewardship, the RDN ensures students have safe and informed access to accurate nutrition information to support safe and informed meal choices. In addition, the RDN develops and implements nutrition education, outreach, training, and wellness initiatives that support the broader student population. As a subject matter expert in nutrition, medically necessary diets, and dietary accommodations, the RDN collaborates across Cornell Dining and the University community to promote safe, appropriate, nutritious, and inclusive dining options. Every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a relevant field and at least two years of relevant work experience within food service or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possess and maintain Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) with additional certification as required by the State of New York.
A complete understanding and knowledge of local, State, and Federal Nutrition guidelines.
Proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office programs and Menu Management Programs.
Ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Additional education such as a Master’s degree
Prior experience working in collegiate dining.
Experience with recipe and menu development, including experience with nutritional and menu support tools (Food Services Suite (FSS), NetNutrition, etc.).
ServeSafe or NEHA certifications.
Experience with nutrition counseling.

Responsibilities

Provides individualized nutrition support for students with medically necessary dietary needs, including food allergies, intolerances, and therapeutic diets.
Advances nutrition education, regulatory compliance, data management, and dining programs that promote student health and well-being.
Assesses dietary needs, coordinates appropriate dining accommodations, and supports students and Dining staff throughout the accommodation process in coordination with Student Disability Services and the INDIGO Accommodation Kitchen culinary team.
Plays a critical role in the accuracy, integrity and ongoing maintenance of nutrition, ingredient and allergen data within Cornell Dining’s Menu Management System.
Ensures students have safe and informed access to accurate nutrition information to support safe and informed meal choices through effective data stewardship.
Develops and implements nutrition education, outreach, training, and wellness initiatives that support the broader student population.
Collaborates across Cornell Dining and the University community to promote safe, appropriate, nutritious, and inclusive dining options.
Fosters a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.