Registered Dietitian 3- Universities

Company: Sodexo USA
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Unit Description

Are you a Registered Dietitian ready to impact the lives of students and faculty at a large University?

Sodexo Universities Segment is seeking a dynamic Registered Dietitian 3 - Universities to provide nutrition services to Howard University located in Washington, DC!

This position will play a critical role in the implementation and management of nutrition programs in campus dining, and will drive a high caliber dining experience for the campus population. This position will require strong leadership ability, food service skills, clinical knowledge, and a desire to engage the campus population in conversations around nutrition. Sports nutrition is a plus.

Reporting to the General Manager, this RD will:

• Have excellent communication and customer service skills and be a team player.
• Excel at working independently and be able to flex work schedules to accommodate student needs
• Be responsible for menu planning and nutritional analysis
• Provide nutrition education to students in the classroom and kitchen staff
• Be responsible for all special diets required by the district and work closely with school nurses, students and families
• Assure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations as it relates to school nutrition
• Oversee production training and completion of records
• Experience with sports/school nutrition or operations are a plus!
• a Registered Dietitian and have MD, DC, or VA state licensure or be in the process of obtaining state licensure
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• a self-starter, a team player, and possess good time management skills
• Able to work well with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff

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At Sodexo, we offer Dietitian positions in a variety of business segments, including Schools, Universities, Healthcare and Senior Living locations across the United States. Continue your search for Dietitian jobs.

Working for Sodexo:

How far will your ambition, talent and dedication take you? Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities.Join a team of dietitians who are passionate about their profession, with patients at the heart of everything we do. As the largest private employer of dietitians we have tremendous job opportunities for registered dietitians who are looking to get more out of their career!

Position Summary

Responsible for providing direct comprehensive nutrition services including those for complex needs. Key Duties-Directs nutrition care of special needs population to ensure nutrition needs and customer satisfaction levels are met. -Maintains and develops client relationships and client satisfaction to ensure account retention.-Manages, promotes, and educates others on food and nutrition programs according to Sodexo standards and policy. -Collaborates and communicates with culinary and clinical departments on established processes, special diets, and menu requests and probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues, using appropriate Sodexo resource when necessary. -Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as Sodexo/client policies and procedures (e.g. Health Dept., -HIPAA/Privacy Act, Joint Commission, quality assurance, safety, operations, and personnel) by keep abreast of the most recent nutrition-related trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice. -Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to other departments. .

Qualifications & Requirements

Basic Education Requirement - Bachelor's Degree

Basic Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in health care including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted or independent living facilities, long-term care, retirement homes, or clinics + registered dietitianSodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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