K-12 SCHOOL DIETITIAN

Location: Duval School District- Jacksonville, FLSchedule: Monday- Friday​​​​​​​Salary: Starts at $75,000 per yearChartwells K12 s goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.Job SummaryChartwells K12 is excited to look for a motivated, passionate, and experienced Nutrition Manager (Registered Dietitian) to join the leadership team at its largest client, Duval County Public Schools. As the senior dietitian and wellness ambassador, the Nutrition Manager will lead the wellness department while collaborating with operators on strengthening the culture of helping kids stay Happy & Healthy.The Nutrition Manager will be the owner of the menu development, responsible for the compliance of USDA K12 nutrition guidelines and with respect of the client expectations.Specifically, the Nutrition Manager will work closely with the Executive Chef and Supply Chain department to identify compliant and innovative menu items, develop new recipes, and build cycle menus that will drive student participation.Additionally, the Nutrition Manager will participate in senior leadership meetings, play an active role in educating internal teams on company protocols related to risk management of food allergies and special diets, conduct on site visits for the purpose of quality control, engage with students and assess programming opportunities.The Nutrition Manager will interact and build relationships with several stakeholders in this high-profile, high-volume account: client, principals, students, peers, vendors, etc.This role offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401K, PTO and holiday pay! Phenomenal schedule 7:30-4 Monday-Friday! Frequent travel across the school district and occasional travel to regional or divisional conferences.”Key Responsibilities:Understands and promotes Company food philosophy, sustainability commitments, andnutrition programs.Develops, implements, and/or tracks effectiveness of corporate nutrition and wellness programming taking into account current dietary recommendations and trends, overall account profiles, and clientneeds.Leadsteam projects related to the growth of nutrition and health.Plays an active role ineducating internal teams on Company protocols related to riskmanagement of food allergies and special diets.Plays lead role in roll-out and maintenance of guest-facing nutritioncommunication programs.Participates asmember of national nutrition team encompassing RD/corporate meetings andactivities, new account sales, account retention, communication regardingactivities, new programs, and new account openings.Conducts site visits forpurpose of quality control of nutritional program, nutritional standards,on-site nutritional support (meeting with students, clients, etc.) andon-site programming.Maintains accurate and up-to-date knowledge of nutrition topics related to food service, college student health and wellness. Communicates to team regarding industry’snutritional trends.Qualifications:Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.Licensed by the State Dietetics Licensing Board in states where applicable required.Master’s degree preferred.Minimum of five (5) years of Dietitian professional work experience required. Contract food service, schools, college and business environments strongly preferred.General Hospitality knowledge and interest in sustainability and sustainable food practices.Requires strong public speaking skills and ability to plan and deliver audience-appropriate presentations for guests, clients, internal teams, and/or potential clients.Mustlearn and become proficient in using company nutrient analysis software.Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Power Point, nutrient analysis software and social media.Apply to Chartwells Schools today!Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass StoryCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Associates at Chartwells K-12are offered many fantastic benefits.MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanPaid Time OffHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Associate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Req ID: 1354553Chartwells K12Jillian Leshner[[req_classification]]