Regional Dietitian

Sodexo Careers•Prairie View, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sodexo University segment has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Registered Dietitian to support Dining Services in MS, LA, TX, AR, and OK. This position requires 40% travel. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Regional Dietitian will be the subject matter expert within Dining Services, the University, and the Campus Community. This position will require strong leadership ability, food service skills, clinical knowledge, and a desire to engage the campus population in conversations around nutrition. Candidate must reside in MS, LA, TX, AR or OK.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian credentialed with CDR
Expert on dietary preferences and allergies and serve to guide nutritional choices accordingly
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels
Proven ability to effectively engage, motivate and influence others regarding their nutrition
Strong presentation skills
History of working independently with little direction
Commitment to continued education in the nutrition field and implementation of new and innovative ideas to implement
Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24: Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.
In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice.
In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire
Minimum 2 years of Management Experience
Minimum 3 years work experience in health care including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted or independent living facilities, long-term care, retirement homes, or clinics + registered dietitian

Responsibilities

Engage the population in healthy eating habits
Work with nutrition issues related to food allergies, weight management and disordered eating patterns and other medical issues requiring meal selection assistance
Partner closely with an Executive Chefs and/or café management teams in selecting healthy menu items, evaluating sales and determining what can be offered differently, and promoting nutritional campaigns
Work with athletics teams to provide nutrition counseling and education
Participate in campus and community events
Develop and deliver presentations as needed to support client goals
Support food service operations as needed