Dietitian

SUMMARY: This new role for SDSU Dining & Hospitality will revolve around identifying and communicating nutritional and dietary information for students, faculty, and staff within the campus community and for customers at various stadium venues all with a total volume of $50M+ annually. Will make menu recommendations and ensure consistency in recipes and production while maintaining compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. Collaborate productively, efficiently, and transparently with the Well-being and Health Promotion department on campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DEPENDING ON LOCATION:

NOTE: The duties listed below are examples of the variety and general nature of those performed by employees in this job description. The list is descriptive only and should not be used for any other purpose.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This is not an all-encompassing list and additional duties may be assigned based on business needs. The responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primary responsibilities include collaborating effectively with Executive Chefs, the Culinary Team, and other Food & Beverage staff:

 

Nutritional and Dietary Identification: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive database of ingredients in offerings and communicating “nutrition labeling” both on-site and online to students, faculty, staff and others. This information should include details such as the number of calories, macronutrient content (e.g., protein, carbohydrates, fats), and, when appropriate, additional details like vitamins, minerals, and allergens present in the dish. Will also label products that are gluten-friendly, dairy-free, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal and more. To the degree practicable, will communicate alcohol content for alcoholic beverages. These product identifiers will allow consumers to make informed choices about their food selections based on their dietary preferences, restrictions, or health goals.
Recipe and Nutrition Accuracy: Collaborating with Executive Chefs and the culinary team to maintain consistent recipes and consistent food production to ensure accuracy of nutritional information and consistency of product.
Menu Planning and Assessment: Collaborating with executive chefs and the culinary team to evaluate menus, suggest healthier options, ensure that nutritional standards are met, and provide recommendations for dietary-inclusive options at each stage of the menu sequence. This may involve analyzing recipes, recommending ingredient substitutions, promoting locally sourced or sustainable food choices, and recommending retail units that cater to certain populations.
Collaboration and Networking: Building relationships with campus stakeholders, including student organizations, athletic departments, health services, and academic departments, to integrate nutrition education and support into various aspects of campus life.
Food Safety: Collaborate with Chefs and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) to ensure safety standards and inspections align, especially regarding allergens or special dietary needs.
Training: Ensures culinary and operations staff are regularly trained on allergens with AllerTrain, FareCheck, or similar training.  Trains staff on proper recipe execution adhering to food safety, cross contact/cross contamination and nutritional integrity.
Benchmarking: Develop and maintain program that identifies meal plan students and aggregates data on populations within this group that have specific allergies or intolerance including:  Gluten, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Eggs, Soy, Sesame, Corn, Fruits, Vegetables, and other categories; work closely with Office of Housing Administration to obtain data.
The following crucial areas intersect with Well-being and Health Promotion in Student Affairs and require collaborative efforts:

Support and Counseling for Special Populations: Providing specialized guidance for students with dietary restrictions, food allergies, or specific health conditions such as diabetes or eating disorders. This could involve creating personalized meal options, discussing portion control, and providing guidance on nutrition labels.  Documents and outlines accommodation plans with students. Works closely with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support and referrals when needed.
Nutrition Promotion: Implementing campaigns and initiatives to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition and its impact on overall health and academic performance. This could include organizing events like health fairs, cooking demonstrations, or grocery store tours.
Educational Programs: Developing and leading workshops, seminars, and presentations on various topics related to nutrition, such as balanced eating, mindful eating, managing dietary restrictions, and the importance of hydration.
Research and Evaluation: Conducting or contributing to research projects related to nutrition and wellness on campus, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of nutrition programs and interventions.
Other:

Professional Development: Staying updated on the latest research, trends, and guidelines in nutrition and dietetics through continuing education, conferences, and professional networking.
Laws, Regulations, and Policies: Must comply with and ensure continued, consistent compliance with all company policies, and federal, state, and local laws/regulations including but not limited to employment, safety, and health.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

The minimum requirement for applicants is a Bachelor’s Degree in food and nutrition sciences or related area and at least 3 years of working in a similar operation (hotels, hospitals, campus dining programs). Managers ServSafe certification and Allergen certification required at time of hire or an ability to obtain one within two months of employment.  Must possess active and valid Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential or similar credential at time of hire and throughout employment.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Requires the ability to read, comprehend, and interpret general business information.  Requires the ability to write correspondence with proper spelling and grammar.  Requires the ability to effectively communicate with customers and employees. Requires the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, subordinates, vendors, other departments, customers and the general public.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Requires the ability to apply basic math concepts; calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, portions, percentages, and volume.

 

REASONING ABILITY:

Requires the ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out general written or oral instructions.  Must be able to multitask; prioritize work and attention to detail.  Requires good analytical, organizational and management skills.

 

MANUAL DEXTERITY:

Must be able to utilize a computer.  Requires the ability to use a variety of office machines and equipment.

 

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION:

Must have the ability to talk/expressing and/or exchanging ideas and hear/perceiving sounds.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to operate office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; handle objects; ability to work on a keypad on a 10-key or computer , ability to grasp, touch, handle paperwork in order to use a scanner for documents, Ability to open, hold and touch books and reach for objects.  Employees are frequently required to stand, and walk/move, at times far distances across main campus, venues, and other locations.  Must be able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 50 pounds.  Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision for extensive reading and interpretation of reports and documents.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND HAZARDS

Work is regularly performed in a traditional office setting with frequent travel to work sites for project management and inspections. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate in the office, but when on site at venues or other dining locations, the noise is loud.  Work may be performed in outdoor locations in direct sunlight and/or with varying weather conditions, allergens, dust and work temperatures.

 

BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION:

A background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended by the company and accepted by the applicant and must be satisfactorily completed prior to any applicant beginning work in a full-time, part-time non-student, or sensitive student capacity with Aztec Shops Ltd.

Background checks will include, at minimum, verification of education and employment histories, criminal records, national sex offender registry check, and references. Additionally, based on the nature and scope of the position, the background check may also include a credit report, motor vehicle report, and verification of professional licenses.

Failure to answer background check questions honestly, and satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the employment status of applicants or continued employment of current Aztec Shops employees who apply for promotional positions which require a background check.

Aztec Shops Ltd. complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including California Fair Chance Act, when conducting background checks.

Aztec Shops will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Aztec Shops is concerned about criminal history that is directly related to the job, you will be given notice and an opportunity to respond and provide additional information such as rehabilitation efforts or mitigating circumstances, or information pertaining to the accuracy of the background report. Aztec Shops will consider all evidence of rehabilitation and mitigating circumstances. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

 

Aztec Shops is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to making equal employment opportunity (EEO) decisions based solely on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position for which the individual is being considered. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, transferring and promoting the best qualified persons for all positions.

We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hair style or texture associated with race, marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics [GINA], cancer or a record or history of cancer), national origin, race, religion (religious dress/grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions, and reproductive choices), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence (includes sexual assault, and/or stalking), or any other category protected by law.

Aztec Shops ensures that this applies to all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, company-sponsored training, promotions, terminations and disciplinary actions.

Aztec Shops, Ltd. is also committed to promoting a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture. Our organization embraces the many dimensions of diversity that make individuals unique and harness a variety of perspectives in order to create better outcomes that will benefit everyone.