Senior Nutrition Manager - Chicago Public Schools

Aramark • Chicago, IL

3d • $87,000 - $97,000

About The Position

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after-school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities. For more information on Aramark's Student Nutrition food service programs, please visit Aramark Student Nutrition. The Nutrition Senior Manager is a lead role in the development of the student menus and reports to the Business Process Director. The Nutrition Senior Manager promotes wholesome eating and CPS efforts for student wellness.  The Nutrition Senior Manager will be responsible for the training and development of staff, menu development and analysis, food cost control, meeting local, state and federal government standards.  This professional will work closely with client Nutrition Support Services to ensure contract terms are executed.  The Nutrition Senior Manager works with Culinary and Procurement departments to maximize student participation.  In addition, this person works with parents who have nutrition questions and/or special dietary needs for their children.

Requirements

• Previous relevant working experience preferred
• Requires a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution with course work accredited or approved by the appropriate nutrition and dietetics agencies
• Must be a Registered Dietitian licensed in the State of Illinois
• A minimum of 5-7 years of food service management experience is required; multi-site or K-12 experience is highly preferred
• Earn and maintain applicable certifications, registrations, licenses, credentials and continuing education requirements by the appropriate accredited local agencies
• Ability to maintain a friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients, and co-workers
• Ability to maintain a contagious and positive work ethic and inspire others
• Ability to lead and execute programs, work effectively with others and manage personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs

Responsibilities

• Leads menu planning, pre and post-costing and meal acceptability efforts using existing software programs and in accordance with Aramark guidelines.
• In cooperation with OpX departments, plans USDA commodity foods to maximize food cost savings and utilization of client PAL funds.
• Manages Nutrition Manager and Nutrition Associate Manager
• Collaborates with Procurement, Culinary and other departments to support field operations in all areas of menu execution.
• Provides technical expertise for client inquiries.
• Provides leadership training and development to Front Line Managers in areas of nutrition.
• Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education requirements.
• Continues professional growth and development through participation in professional organizations and activities, workshops, and seminars.
• Maintain compliance with all requirements of Federal, State, and local regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain all records and reports necessary to comply with Aramark, government, and accrediting agency standards.
• Participate in appropriate food service committee meetings, student focus groups and client’s Local Wellness Policy activities.
• Ensures quality, consistency, and adherence to standards based on the Aramark Education and Global Operational Excellence Food Management Process.
• Ensure compliance to Aramark’s food safety, sanitation, and overall occupational workplace safety standards by maintaining a work environment where no one gets hurt.
• Visits school cafes on a regular basis.
• Responsible for nutrient analysis of all menus including audits conducted by the client and local agencies.
• Educates clients and consumers, regarding healthy food choices through school training and community outreach.
• Assists with new employee training through Nutrition department on-boarding.

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.
• For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees