Campus Dining Dietitian - Eastern Kentucky University

ADCES Connect; Richmond, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark on the Eastern Kentucky University campus seeks a Campus Dining Dietitian/Nutrition Associate Manager to lead nutrition, wellness, and student health initiatives. You will shape the dining experience, partner with campus leaders, and provide nutrition guidance to students, faculty, and staff in a dynamic collegiate environment.

You will develop wellness programs, advise on dining strategy, and train culinary/operations teams while driving nutrition quality and student satisfaction on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field.
• Currently hold or eligible for RDN credential.
• 1+ years of experience in higher education, K12, foodservice management, wellness programming, sports nutrition, or related environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus-wide wellness initiatives to enhance student success, retention, and well-being.
• Advise university stakeholders on nutrition, food accessibility, and health promotion.
• Create educational programs, workshops, cooking demos, and wellness campaigns.
• Oversee menu transparency, allergy management, and dietary accommodations.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to design inclusive menus and drive dining innovation.

Skills

Technology use

Nutrition analysis tools

Data insights

Digital engagement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in nutrition/dietetics

RDN credential eligibility

Tools

Nutrition analysis platforms

Job description

Job Description

The Campus Dining Dietitian/Nutrition Associate Manager serves as the strategic leader for nutrition, wellness, and student health initiatives across Eastern Kentucky University Dining. This highly visible role combines clinicalexpertise, program innovation, and campus partnership development to shape the student dining experience, advance wellness outcomes, and create a culture of health and belonging across campus.

As the campus nutrition expert, you will have the opportunity to develop impactful wellness programs, collaborate with university leadership, influence dining strategy, andprovidepersonalized nutrition guidance to students, faculty, and staff. This role offers a unique blend of healthcare, education, business partnership, and community engagement within a dynamic collegiate environment.

Job Responsibilities

Campus Programming, Partnerships, and Education

• Lead the strategic development and execution of campus-wide wellness initiatives that enhance student success, retention, and overall well-being.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to university stakeholders on nutrition, food accessibility, and health promotion strategies.

• Create innovative educational programs, workshops, cooking demonstrations, and wellness campaigns that engage diverse student populations.

Food and Safety Oversight

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for menu transparency, food allergy management, and special dietary accommodations.

• Collaborate with culinary leadership to design inclusive, innovative menus that support diverse dietary, cultural, religious, and lifestyle preferences.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on nutrition quality, student satisfaction, and dining innovation.

• Provide leadership and training to culinary and operations teams on emerging nutrition trends, allergen management, and student dietary needs.

Nutrition Consultations

• Provide individualized nutrition counseling and group education sessions that empower students to achieve personal wellness, academic, and lifestyle goals.

• Serve as a trusted resource for students managing food allergies, chronic health conditions, sports performance goals, and specialized nutrition needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field
• currently hold or are elegible for RDN credential
• 1+ years of experience in higher education, K12, foodservice management, wellness programming, sports nutrition, or related environments
• Demonstrated ability to leverage technology, nutrition analysis platforms, data insights, and digital engagement tools to drive programm success and enhance the student experience
• May be required to travel up to 15%

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,InstagramandTwitter.