Part-Time Student Nutrition Assistant, IU Dining and Hospitality

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental страх

Health savings account with generousIU

Tuition subsidy for employees and aIU

10 paid holidays plus a paid winter br

Generous paid time off plans

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking a Student Nutrition Assistant to support IU Dining Registered Dietitians by maintaining menu, ingredients, nutrition, and allergen information in the Food Service Suite (FSS) and related platforms, including Nutrislice and NetNutrition.

The role involves reviewing menus, updating signage, assisting with nutrition tabling events, and helping with allergen signage and signage accuracy across campus dining locations.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time IU Bloomington student pursuing a degree in Dietetics.
• Food service experience preferred.
• Experience with menu management or food service helpful.

Responsibilities

• Keeps dining information accurate through menu and signage reviews and campus dining visits.
• Supports departmental events and projects as needed.
• Updates items, recipes, and ingredients in the FSS system.
• Verifies information on Nutrislice and NetNutrition websites for accuracy.
• Updates course groups in the Menu Display Interface (MDI) to keep Nutrislice spotlight menus current.
• Assists with creating allergen signage for dining locations.
• Engages with guests about nutrition resources during tabling events.
• Supports on-campus events and other Dining and Hospitality projects.

Skills

English communication

Accuracy & detail

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Software learning

Nutrition awareness

Education

Dietetics student

Tools

CBORD/Food Service Suite

Job description

IU BLOOMINGTON HOSPITALITY (BA-HSPY-IUBLA)

Indiana University (IU) Dining and Hospitality embraces and expands Indiana University's core values of education, innovation, and tradition which embody the true spirit of Hoosier hospitality.

IU Dining supports the IU community and our guests by serving fresh, delicious, sustainably sourced cuisine in welcoming dining halls and eateries.

The Student Nutrition Assistant supports the IU Dining Registered Dietitians by maintaining and reviewing menu, ingredients, nutrition, and allergen information in the Food Service Suite (FSS) and related dining platforms, including Nutrislice and NetNutrition.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Helps keep dining information accurate and up to date through menu and signage reviews, visits to campus dining locations, and nutrition tabling events.
• Supports departmental events and projects as needed.
• Maintains and updates items, recipes, and ingredients in the FSS system.
• Verifies the accuracy of information on the IU Dining Nutrislice and NetNutrition websites.
• Updates course groups in the Menu Display Interface (MDI) to keep Nutrislice spotlight menus and the online database accurate.
• Assists with creating allergen signage for dining locations.
• Visits dining locations across campus to review IU Dining menus and signage.
• Attends nutrition tabling events in dining halls and engages with guests about nutrition resources.
• Supports on-campus events and assists with other projects as needed.

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student at Indiana University Bloomington pursuing a degree in Dietetics.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Some food service experience.
• Background in menu management or food service.

SKILLS

Required

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Professional, dependable, and thorough.
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Interest in learning about food allergies, nutrition, and menu management.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn general software applications.
• Friendly, customer-focused communication with students, staff, and guests.
• Ability to work collaboratively and refer questions beyond the role's scope to the supervising dietitians.

Preferred

• Experience with CBORD/Food Service Suite or interest and ability to learn menu management software.
• Experience in customer service, food service, nutrition outreach, or event tabling.
• Experience supporting group education, facilitation, or coaching.

Work is performed in an office and across campus dining locations. The role involves communicating with students, staff, and guests; using computer and standard office equipment; and traveling between campus locations. Work includes periods of sitting as well as walking and standing during dining hall visits and tabling events. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation.

Students may draw on transferable skills developed through coursework, campus involvement, volunteer activities, or work experience. Relevant skills include clear communication, attention to detail, organization, time management, customer service, teamwork, adaptability, and initiative. Training and support will be provided.

Bloomington, Indiana

This position is being offered at $12.75

Monday - Friday work 8-12 hours per week during the academic year.

Flexible scheduling designed to support student success and academic priorities

Occasional evenings, at weekends, and special events as needed to support Dining and Hospitality operations and service demands

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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