NUTRITION AND WELLNESS SPECIALIST

UW Medicine; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine is seeking a Nutrition and Wellness Specialist who will plan and implement programs to meet the nutritional needs of students. This role encompasses assessing nutritional needs, developing education programs, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards in dining services.

Qualifications

• Registered and licensed dietitian required.
• Two years of experience in menu development, nutrition research, and team training.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Medically Related Dietary Response process.
• Provide one-on-one nutritional assessments and counseling.
• Develop nutrition education materials and programs.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Menu development

Nutrition counseling

Food safety compliance

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related field

Job description

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Housing & Food Services (HFS) has an outstanding opportunity for a Nutrition and Wellness Specialist to plan, develop, evaluate, and implement programs and services to meet the nutritional needs of the student and campus population, including managing the oversight of the Dining Services food safety program related to nutrition and allergens. This position also assists in the maintenance and operation of the menu management system.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Medically Related Dietary Response process and support the student experience related to nutritional evaluation, guidance, and planning.
• Provide one-on-one nutritional assessments, counseling, and support through the HFS Dining Site and Student Services Office.
• Assist students on medically restricted diets by providing relevant nutrition counseling.
• Develop nutrition education materials and programs for students.
• Coordinate with marketing to serve as a nutritional resource for media.
• Address student and parental concerns regarding nutritional needs with follow-up.
• Serve as a preceptor for clinical nutrition and food service interns.

Operational Support

• Manage operational compliance with nutritional standards.
• Set nutritional goals for dining operations and consult on recipe development.
• Ensure menu and recipe compliance with nutrition and allergen guidelines.
• Collaborate with campus partners such as Public Health, Whole U, Athletics, and Health & Wellness.
• Conduct safety meetings, participate in emergency planning, and develop safety training materials.
• Perform audits to validate compliance and represent UW Dining at industry meetings.

Menu Management Support

• Support data entry and validation for recipes and menu systems.
• Provide expertise and support for online nutrition resources.

Nutritional Standards

• Oversee development and standardization of nutritional goals.
• Support nutritional program evaluation and develop health promotion initiatives.

This position ensures high-quality, nutritious food is available and supports menu management systems. It requires influencing without direct authority, using data and professional credibility to achieve compliance and foster collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related field.
• Registered and licensed dietitian.
• Two years of experience in menu development, nutrition research, and team training.

Preferred

• Leadership experience in food services.
• Experience with menu management systems and policy development.
• Strong problem-solving, integrity, and mentorship qualities.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful background check and education verification.
• Washington State Food Handler's Card and ServSafe Manager certification within three months.
• Other certifications as specified.

Application Process

Applicants may need to complete online assessments, which are essential for consideration. All assessments must be completed to be reviewed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Washington values diversity and is an affirmative action employer. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Disclosure of any substantiated misconduct investigations is required.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care