REGISTERED DIETITIAN

***Looking for Recent College Grads***

 

REPORTS TO:  General Manager

Position Term:  9 -10 month position (August-May)



 



 

FUNCTION SUMMARY: Focused on nutrition education and service to resident dining students, the Registered Dietitian will provide nutritional analysis, awareness, education and consultation services for all dining services. Maintains resident satisfaction at a level that ensures account retention and compliance with the provisions of client contract. 

 

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Nutrition Education and Services

? Consults with General Manager and management team during menu development process.  Recommends menu changes, when needed to insure nutritional quality of items being offered. 

? Conducts analysis and maintains nutritional data for entrees, side dishes, and desserts.  Prepares customized item identifiers with nutritional information, and ensures these are posted at all meals.

? Consults individually with students, upon request, regarding personal menu planning, special diets, nutritional recommendations, and weight management. 

? Establishes and maintains a Nutrition Center in the Dining Commons to include Nutritional Analysis Book with nutrition information on all recipes.

? Publishes and distributes a monthly Nutrition Newsletter to include healthy eating habits, menus, and current national health trends.

? Conducts quarterly Lunch Box Seminars, highlighting current health issues.

? Implements and promotes participation in the Wellness and You! nutrition and lifestyle program.

 

2. Leadership

? Demonstrates and promotes the Sodexho culture, values and management philosophy.

? Demonstrates a proactive, enthusiastic attitude in striving for and meeting Sodexho business goals and objectives, and acts as a positive role model.

? Recognizes the need for and demonstrates good communication and listening skills.

? Follows the principle of Management by Walking Around to maintain contact with residents.

? Promotes teamwork within the account.

? Represents Sodexho both professionally and ethically at all times. 

? Consistently maintains a professional level of confidentiality.

? Actively promotes and ensures respect and inclusion among all employees in a diverse workforce.

? Ensures the communication and implementation of the Promise of Respect and Fair Treatment for all employees.

 

3.  Supervision

? Complies with all Human Resource policies and procedures, including timely documentation.

? Supervises employees, as assigned.

? Coaches and counsels employees and supervisors as needed; provides continuous feedback on performance and applies appropriate development tools to assist in their individual growth.

 

4.  Training

w  Plans and implements on-going In-Service nutrition training for managers and staff.

w  Conducts training and seminars, as requested.

w  Attends Division, Regional and District training.

 

 

5.  Communication

? Maintains positive customer and client relations through the effective use of, but not limited to: table tents, advertising, flyers, and Comment Cards.

? Attends regularly scheduled meetings with Management Team, Student Manager(s) and Shiftleaders.

? Immediately reports all issues involving any level of possible theft, substance abuse, discrimination or harassment.

 

6. Financial Expectations

w  Provides input into unit marketing plan, relative to Nutrition Awareness and Education.

w  Controls budget allocated for Nutrition Program.

 

7.  Operations 

? Uses all equipment safely and trains others.

? Assists in the production of meals, as needed. Assures Just In Time cooking procedures are followed.

? Maintains unit service equipment in safe working order, including proper signage.

? Stays current on nutrition, food and dining trends in the industry.

 

8.  All other duties deemed appropriate by the General Manager.

 

 

Position Profile/Qualifications

? Bachelor?s degree in Food Service Management, Nutrition, Dietetics or equivalent experience.

? Current Certified Registered Dietitian.

? Experience in providing nutrition consultation services.

? Working knowledge of nutrient elements and analysis process.

? Demonstrated oral and written English communication skills, including group presentation skills.  Bilingual helpful. 

? Positive and professional public relations skills; excellent interpersonal skills.

? Able to analyze, interpret and present complex data.

? Able to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.

? Able to anticipate and solve problems.

? Professional appearance, attire and demeanor.

? Computer literacy preferred.  Able to learn computer software and utilize effectively, and work at the computer for an extended period of time.

? Highly organized with good time management skills.

? A hospitality orientation.

? Demonstrated ability to manage and provide leadership for a diverse workforce.

? Promotions, advertising or marketing experience desirable.

? Able to lift 30 pounds, twist and bend frequently, work in a standing position for extended periods of time.

? Able to maintain consistent and regular attendance.

? Able to work an average of 50-60 hours per week, with some exceptions, including weekends, and variable weekday hours.

? Personal and professional integrity.