Child Nutrition Specialist & Dietitian II

SFE- Southwest Foodservice Excellence; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day shift

Medical benefits

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Telemedicine

Employee discounts

Job summary

SFE is seeking a compliance and training leader to travel to school districts about 60% of the year. You will train staff on menu planning, nutrition and regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to federal and state rules.

The role emphasizes actionable training materials, problem solving and ongoing development across locations. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated leader with experience in school nutrition, strong knowledge of regulations, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Leaders capable of a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in school nutrition or related field preferred.
• Preferred RDN, BS in Nutrition or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides training and ongoing development in menu planning, nutrition and compliance standards.
• Enforces and maintains knowledge of state, federal, local, and company standards and regulations.
• Provides menu support through training, monitoring and feedback; menu development as needed.
• Communicates regulations, compliance, and nutrition information to relevant audiences.
• Develops innovative solutions to obstacles.
• Maintains menu planning software and nutrition database.
• Provides district support ensuring successful Administrative Reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Training development

Regulatory compliance

Menu planning

Nutrition knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

RDN

BS in Nutrition or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to change the world? At SFE, we are fueling students to take on their school day one meal at a time, and we need YOU to help bring those healthy, great tasting meals to their plates every day. We are passionate about delicious food, creating a customized experience for each of our districts and schools, bringing innovation to the table and being compassionate leaders to our teams. If you're looking for a career that can truly make an impact on a child's day, we want to meet you!

We are currently looking for experienced leaders to ensure that school meals programs (K-12) under contract management are in compliance with federal and state regulations. This individual will travel to districts to provide compliance support and training for 50-60% of the calendar year. Individuals with experience in K-12 schools are preferred and/or experience in managing operations. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and flexible with scheduling.

You Will:

• Develops and provides training and ongoing development throughout all levels of the company in the areas of menu planning, nutrition and compliance standards. Create and implement trainings materials, handouts, and guidance manuals to support training initiatives.
• Ensures compliance by enforcing and maintaining professional knowledge of state, federal, local, and company standards and regulations.
• Provides menu support through training, monitoring and feedback; menu development as needed.
• Effectively communicates information regarding regulations, compliance, company standards, nutrition, menu planning and wellness to specific audiences as needed.
• Develops innovative solutions to obstacles.
• Maintains menu planning software and nutrition database.
• Provides district support ensuring successful Administrative Reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

You Have:

• This position requires a person that is a leader and is able to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in school nutrition or related field is preferred, but not required. Consideration will be given to candidates with other food service related work experience.
• Preferred RDN, BS in Nutrition or related field.
• This job does require travel; approximately 60%.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and planning own travel.

Key SFE (Southwest Foodservice Excellence) Benefits:

At SFE, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we offer Monday–Friday, day‑shift schedules, competitive pay, and a benefits package designed to support your life — both at work and at home.

Eligible employees enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth options, employer‑contributed Health Savings Accounts, and access to wellness tools like Telemedicine and an Employee Assistance Program. We also offer employee discounts and flexible options when life changes.

If you're looking for stability, work‑life balance, and a company that truly invests in its people, SFE may be the perfect fit.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Gender/Minority/Veterans/Disabled and participates with E-Verify Employment Eligibility Program