Dietician

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is seeking a Dietician within University Dining to lead food safety and nutrition initiatives across campus dining facilities, catering, and food truck operations.

The role requires a nutrition-related bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and experience with menu management software, plus ServSafe and allergen certifications. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $70,000 with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a nutrition-related field required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with diverse constituencies.
• Experience with a computerized menu management program.

Responsibilities

• Conducts food safety audits of dining facilities to ensure safety, sanitation, handling, and storage of food and equipment.
• Ensures sanitation guidelines during production are followed and adhered to.
• Conducts trainings for staff on safety and sanitation topics.
• Assists with creating and disseminating materials pertaining to nutritional information and wellness programs.
• Collaborates with University Health Services on dietary and nutritional matters.
• Consults with guests and student groups on dietary standards and nutritional information pertaining to dining menu offerings.
• Collaborates with chefs to provide nutritional analysis for new and current menu items.
• Reviews and audits menus for accurate nutritional information across dining and retail venues.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

ServSafe certification

Allergen certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a nutrition-related field

Tools

Menu management software

Job description

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Position Title

Dietician

Job Category

Academic Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Food Safety Manager

Job Duties

The Food Safety Manager is supervised by the Associate Director of University Dining. The University Dining Department has service units located within the DeBot Residential Dining Center (Upper DeBot Dining Center and Lower DeBot Marketplace), the Dreyfus University Center, and the Chemistry/Biology Building on the main UW-Stevens Point campus and operates a full-service catering operation and food truck operation in the larger community. University Dining is a department within the Student Affairs division and is closely linked with the University Centers and Housing and Residence Life.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Conducts food safety audit of dining facilities to ensure safety, sanitation, handling, and storage of food and food equipment
• Ensures sanitation guidelines during production are followed and adhered to
• Conducts trainings for staff on safety and sanitation topics
• Assists with creating and disseminating materials pertaining to nutritional information and wellness program including informational tables at various units on a regular basis
• Collaborates with University Health Services on programmatic and individual dietary and nutritional matters
• Consults with guests and student groups on dietary standards and nutritional information pertaining to dining menu offering and programs. Ensures menus are nutritionally balanced to meet the dietary needs of guests and student groups
• Collaborates with chef to provide nutritional analysis for new and current menu items
• Reviews and audits menus for accurate nutritional information for all dining and culinary service marketplaces, convenience stores, catering, and summer service

Department

University Dining

Compensation

The Dietician is a full-time, salaried, exempt, annual (12-month), academic staff position.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $50,000 - $70,000 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (FA/AS/LI). Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a nutrition-related field of study.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with diverse constituencies.
• Experience and proficiency with a computerized menu management program.
• Demonstrated effective organizational and project management skills.
• ServSafe certification or willing to complete training/receive certification within 90 days of hire.
• Allergen certification or willing to complete training/receive certification within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal dietary/nutritional training or certification/degree.
• Knowledge of current dietary guidelines, including USDA CACFP child food service guidelines for childcare operations.
• Ability to work with and respond effectively and appropriately to students, staff, coworkers, and unanticipated requests.
• Ability to multi-task, work within defined processes, yet ability to be flexible and solve problems in a multi-shift work environment.
• Experience with production and kitchen management: forecasting, menu development, meal patterns, purchasing, production control techniques, and inventory management.
• Knowledge of recipe development and dining trends in higher education.

Special Notes

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point.

To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affinitive Action at 715-346-2606 or [e-mail].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx.

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.