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Registered Dietitian - University of South Carolina

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Aramark

Registered Dietitian - University of South Carolina

Columbia, SC

Job Description

Health & Wellness is a part of who we are as a company. It is at the forefront of our programs,
solutions, and brands. As part of our Be Well. Do Well. plan, the Registered Dietitian?s efforts
will directly support our mission to enrich and nourish lives and help us to achieve our goal to
make a positive impact on people and planet. The Registered Dietitian will assist in providing
company expertise and insights to inform clients, faculty/staff, parents, and students about
the benefits of our partnership, programs, and services, and why we are being recognized as
an industry leader in health, wellness, and nutrition.

The scope of the role will include responsibilities in three key focus areas: 1. Food & Safety

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Oversight 2. Campus Programming and Education and 3. Nutrition Consultations. The
Registered Dietitian will use collaborative efforts in partnership with the culinary team,
marketing team, leadership team, clients, and campus organizations to enhance student
experiences, strengthen campus partnerships and build community relations through health
and wellness programs and events.

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Job Responsibilities

? Food and Safety Oversight

o Partners with the Safety Champion to ensure compliance of food safety policies
and procedures, standards, and expectations.
o Engages employees and managers in educational in-service and pre-service
meetings, and regular trainings to review proper food safety and allergen
management procedures (i.e., food allergies/intolerances, avoiding cross-contact,
vegan/vegetarian offerings, etc.).
o May serve in a regional Champion role as the Subject Matter Expert in Health &
Wellness, National Menu Labeling, and/or Allergen Management.
o Performs other management functions as necessary (i.e., large campus events)

? Campus Programming and Education
o Supports health and wellness platforms and implementation of programs such as
tabling events, food samplings, cooking demos, lunch and learns, health fairs, guest
speaker events and other on-campus programming.
o Works with the Marketing Manager to engage the student population through social
media and pop-up events to drive engagement and student satisfaction.
o Works with the Marketing Manager to support meal plan sales by assisting students
with choosing the meal plan that works best for their personal dietary needs and
campus housing location and accommodations.
o Supports peer-to-peer programming and student interns as needed; may serve as a
preceptor to mentor dietetic interns assigned as part of an accredited on- or off-site
dietetic internship program.
o Supports contract retention efforts and client relations.
o Stays current and up-to-date on dining, nutrition and sustainability practices and
trends.
o Reviews local customer satisfaction survey scores and other program-related data to
ensure program initiatives are meeting student and campus needs.
o Collaborates with campus organizations on event and program planning; serve as a
liaison between dining services and community partners; may serve on campus
and/or community advisory boards.

? Nutrition Consultations
o Conducts one-on-one and/or group nutrition consultations for students, faculty/staff,
and employees.
o Applies Medical Nutrition Therapy and follows the Nutrition Care Process for charting
during consultations. Provides educational materials by accredited organizations such
as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Heart Association, etc.
o Appropriately refers students to other medical experts, both on- and off-campus as
needed.
o Works with clients, campus accessibility/disability services and campus health
services for proper student registration and medical documentation as it pertains to
meal plan exemptions and accommodations.
o Provides individual tours to students and prospective groups to familiarize them with
campus dining locations and to identify options related to their specific needs.
o Follows Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) and
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines throughout the nutrition
counseling process.

Qualifications

? Required:
o Bachelor?s degree from a 4-year university or college in nutrition and dietetics.
o Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential with the Commission of Dietetic
Registration and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist status, if residing in a state
with licensure requirements. RDN-eligible candidates will be considered but
must pass exam within 6 months of hire date.
o Food safety knowledge with ServSafe certification; must be obtained within 6
weeks of hire date.

? Preferred but not required:
o Master?s degree in nutrition, dietetics, food/health sciences or related field.
o At least one (1) year experience in K12, higher education or food service.

? Knowledge working with PC applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
(previous experience with food production systems, nutrition analysis software, electronic
medical recording, and social media platforms preferred).
? Strong communication skills (oral and written); can effectively communicate with clients,
customers, and support staff.
? The ability to develop and conduct training seminars, presentations and speak to small or
large groups of people.
? The ability to establish and maintain effective working relations and communicate with a
wide range of people and behavior styles.
? Solid strategic, analytical, and decision-making skills.
? Adaptability to changing priorities to meet the demands of the business.
? A self-starter, confident in abilities, self-motivated and able to work effectively with little
supervision.
? Have an all-hands-on deck, team-oriented mentality and feels comfortable conducting
out-of-scope responsibilities when needed.
? Creative and flexible in attitude/style to adapt to new situations in a dynamic environment.
? A strong value system, unquestioned integrity, and good listening skills.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Client-provided location(s): Columbia, SC, USA
Job ID: Aramark-6877_554261
Employment Type: Other