WELLNESS and ALLERGY MANAGER

Compass Group•New York, NY

13h•$81,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Wellness and Allergy Manager is responsible for all nutrition and wellness information and activity in the assigned account. In addition, they are responsible for comprehensive management of the FLIK Allergen Management Initiative. The Wellness and Allergy Manager manages, supports, evaluates, and continuously improves the allergen management program; oversees the provision of allergen management education, training, and guidance for assigned account and FLIK associates. The Wellness and Allergy Manager works collaboratively with on-site managers including the district manager, dining services director, chefs, café, and catering managers to promote and support corporate nutrition goals, objectives, strategies and policies, to implement wellness related educational programs and initiatives, 1:1 counseling and to ensures compliance with FDA nutrition and allergy labeling laws. The role also supports daily foodservice operations through quality assurance audits, review of menus and allergen communications, verification of nutrition and labeling accuracy, monitoring of catered events and dining services, and collaboration with operations teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences and adherence to company standards. In addition, they support and advance sustainability initiatives through food waste reduction programs, sustainability education, and performance tracking.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)-required
Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) is states where applicable
Experiences in allergen labeling (packaged foods or restaurant) strongly preferred
Serve-Safe certification preferred-if not certified, obtain certification within 12 weeks from hire date

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Culinary and/or foodservice experience preferred

Responsibilities

Drive Company Wellness & Food Philosophy: Understand and execute company food philosophy and wellness programs across assigned accounts
Ensure Nutrition Compliance & Quality Assurance: Support accounts in meeting nutrition and wellness related standards, including federal menu labeling laws and state/local requirements, by conducting regular site visits and audits
Educate & Empower Operational Teams: Train and educate operational teams on company wellness standards, best practices, food allergy risk management, and special diets
Partner with Clients & Stakeholders: Build and maintain strong relationships with client health and wellness teams and collaborate with account leaders to align wellness strategies and client goals
Activate Wellness Programming & Events: Coordinate wellness event calendars with regional marketing and culinary teams that align with wellness initiatives for client and campus events, including health fairs, lunch-and-learns, program launches, tastings, café wellness events, and client meetings
Stay Ahead of Nutrition & Wellness Trends: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of nutrition topics related to food service, culinary nutrition, wellness technology, and student health and wellness