Registered Dietitian I

Aramark

1d • $85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian is the Subject Matter Expert for everything health, wellness and nutrition-related and is responsible for leading the launch, activation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the health and wellness platform for Georgetown University.
Health & Wellness is a part of who we are as a company. It is at the forefront of our programs, solutions, and brands. As part of our Be Well. Do Well. plan, the Registered Dietitian’s efforts will directly support our mission to enrich and nourish lives and help us to achieve our goal to make a positive impact on people and planet. The Registered Dietitian will assist in providing company expertise and insights to inform clients, faculty/staff, parents, and students about the benefits of our partnership, programs, and services, and why we are being recognized as an industry leader in health, wellness, and nutrition.
The scope of the role will include responsibilities in three key focus areas: 1. Campus Programming and Education 2. Food & Safety Oversight and 3. Nutrition Consultations. The Registered Dietitian will use collaborative efforts in partnership with the culinary team, marketing team, leadership team, clients, and campus organizations to enhance student experiences, strengthen campus partnerships and build community relations through health and wellness programs and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year university or college in nutrition and dietetics.o Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status, if residing in a state with licensure requirements. RDN-eligible candidates will be considered but must pass exam within 6 months of hire date.
• Food safety knowledge with ServSafe certification; must be obtained within 6 weeks of hire date.
• Knowledge working with PC applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (previous experience with food production systems, nutrition analysis software, electronic medical recording, and social media platforms preferred).
• Strong communication skills (oral and written); can effectively communicate with clients, customers, and support staff.
• The ability to develop and conduct training seminars, presentations and speak to small or large groups of people.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relations and communicate with a wide range of people and behavior styles.
• Solid strategic, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Adaptability to changing priorities to meet the demands of the business.
• A self-starter, confident in abilities, self-motivated and able to work effectively with little supervision.
• Have an all-hands-on-deck, team-oriented mentality and feel comfortable conducting out-of-scope responsibilities when needed.
• Creative and flexible in attitude/style to adapt to new situations in a dynamic environment.
• A strong value system, unquestioned integrity, and good listening skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, food/health sciences or related field.
• At least one (1) year experience in K12, higher education or food service.

Responsibilities

• Campus Programming and Education
• Supports health and wellness platforms and implementation of programs such as tabling events, food samplings, cooking demos, lunch and learns, health fairs, guest speaker events and other on-campus programming.o Supports peer-to-peer programming and student interns as needed; may serve as a preceptor to mentor dietetic interns assigned as part of an accredited on- or off-site dietetic internship program.
• Food and Safety Oversighto Oversees compliance for the United States Food and Drug Administration menu labeling laws as it relates to recipe and menu board signage in on-campus residential and proprietary retail locations, C-stores, and catering (print and digital menus).o May use nutrition analysis software to analyze ingredients, products and recipes for localized menus and grab-n-go items to ensure labeling information is compliant with the U.S. FDA menu labeling laws.o Partners with the culinary team in supporting menu planning and development for multiple locations including residential, retail and catering.o Assists the culinary team in understanding special dietary needs including dietary restrictions related to food allergies or intolerances, and lifestyle diets due to personal preferences or religious reasons.o Works with the culinary team to ensure students’ dietary needs are being accommodated and arranges for specially prepared meals, purchase of prepackaged foods or sourcing special requests when the daily menu offerings do not meet the needs.o Engages employees and managers in educational in-service and pre-service meetings, and regular trainings to review proper food safety and allergen management procedures (i.e., food allergies/intolerances, avoiding cross-contact, vegan/vegetarian offerings, etc.).o May serve in a regional Champion role as the Subject Matter Expert in Health & Wellness, National Menu Labeling, and/or Allergen Management.o Performs other management functions as necessary (i.e., large campus events).
• Nutrition Consultationso Conducts one-on-one and/or group nutrition consultations for students, faculty/staff, and employees.o Applies Medical Nutrition Therapy and follows the Nutrition Care Process for charting during consultations. Provides educational materials by accredited organizations such as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Heart Association, etc.o Appropriately refers students to other medical experts, both on- and off-campus as needed.o Works with clients, campus accessibility/disability services and campus health services for proper student registration and medical documentation as it pertains to meal plan exemptions and accommodations.o Provides individual tours to students and prospective groups to familiarize them with campus dining locations and to identify options related to their specific needs.o Follows Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines throughout the nutrition counseling process.o Maintains registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensure through the state board as applicable. Submits status annually.o Attains professional continuing education annually to maintain credential; may require in-person or virtual conferences, webinars, seminars, lectures, trainings, etc.

Benefits

• Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level