Nutrition Analyst, University Culinary Services-Intermittent

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking a Nutrition Analyst to manage the food service nutrition systems database and analyze recipes for nutritional compliance across Kent campuses in Ohio.

The role collaborates with the culinary team to meet dietary needs, provide nutrition data and counseling, and ensure USDA guidelines are followed across operations. Will be required to maintain HIPAA/FERPA knowledge and pass security checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, culinary arts, clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, or related program with 2 years of related experience.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with licensure in Ohio.
• Knowledge of nutrition assessment and safety practices in food service.

Responsibilities

• Analyze recipes for nutrition guidelines and test measurements, ingredients, nutrition data and instructions.
• Collect and annotate ingredient databases for dietary needs in different food categories.
• Review and validate current nutrition data using credible sources; deliver nutrition and ingredient analysis for new recipes.
• Provide content editing of recipes, head notes, nutrient analysis, and accompanying materials.
• Offer nutrition information with a health focus to students and consumers.
• Conduct one-on-one nutrition counseling for individuals with special dietary needs.
• Coordinate with culinary team to accommodate dietary needs and arrange sourcing for special requests.
• Work with accessibility services and campus health services for proper registrations and accommodations.
• Maintain HIPAA and FERPA knowledge; conduct food and allergy safety training.
• Plan, develop, and implement nutrition programming and events in collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Nutrition education

Multicultural competence

Data collection

Reading comprehension

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Job Title:

Nutrition Analyst, University Culinary Services-INR

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$25.49

Basic Function:

Manage food service nutrition systems database to support operations at all Kent State University campuses, and provide data analysis of new recipes in compliance with USDA guidelines. Reports to designated administrator.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Analyze recipes based on specific nutrition guidelines and/or ingredients. Test recipes to ensure accuracy of measurements and instructions, quality, flavor, yield, nutrition information, and other specified criteria. Analyze menus and recipes for nutritional adequacy.

Collect and annotate database of ingredients for compliance within different food categories for dietary needs.

Review and validate current nutrition data using credible sources. Deliver nutrition and ingredient analysis of all new recipes.

Provide content editing of recipes, head notes, nutrient analysis, and accompanying materials.

Offer nutrition-based information with a health focus to student and consumer constituents.

Conduct one-on-one nutrition counseling and consultations for consumers with special dietary needs.

Work with the culinary team to ensure student’s dietary needs are being accommodated and arrange for specially prepared meals, purchase of prepackaged foods or sourcing special requests when the daily menu offerings do not meet their needs.

Work with student accessibility/disability services and campus health services for proper student registration and medical documentation as it pertains to meal plan exemptions and accommodations.

Maintain a working knowledge of HIPPA and FERPA guidelines.

Conduct food and allergy safety training for units on campus, offering science-based information in training modules and work with the culinary team to obtain appropriate food safety certifications.

Perform audits for dining locations to ensure proper allergen display and standard operating procedures are followed in certified locations.

Plan, develop, and implement nutrition programming and events for University Culinary Services, and collaborate with key stakeholders for a united campus effort to assist in the promotion of health and wellness within the campus community and for individuals with dietary needs.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Not applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in food science, culinary arts, clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, or related programs. Two years of related experience.

License/Certification:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with licensure in the state of Ohio.

Knowledge Of:

Cultural competence including multicultural awareness

Performing nutrition assessments

Risk and safety practices relative food service environment

Skill In:

Written, verbal and interpersonal communication

Providing educational information regarding nutrition

Evaluating programs/services and making recommendations *

Developing nutrition programs which are safe, inclusive, and diverse

Ability To:

Define problems, co lect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Read and comprehend a variety of written material

Gather, co late, and classify information

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Master’s degree in food science, culinary arts, clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, or related programs.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is cultura ly and inte lectua ly diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke‑free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.