Dietician

UWSTP University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin is seeking a Dietician to oversee food safety, nutrition, and menu analysis within the University Dining operation. The role focuses on auditing dining facilities, ensuring sanitation, and providing nutritional guidance to guests and student groups.

This full-time position requires ServSafe and allergen certifications within 90 days, strong communication, and project management skills to coordinate nutrition-related materials and trainings across UW campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a nutrition-related field.
• 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.

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

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Project management

Training

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition-related field

ServSafe certification

Allergen certification

Tools

Computerized menu management program

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 unitslocatedwithin theDeBotResidential Dining Center (UpperDeBotDining Center and LowerDeBotMarketplace), the Dreyfus University Center, and the Chemistry/Biology Building on the main UW-Stevens Pointcampusand operatesa full-service catering operation and food truck operation in the larger community. University Dining is a department within the Student Affairs division and isclosely linkedwith 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.

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Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affiant 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.

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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.

The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.