Nutrition Dining Services Manager

Duke University:

 

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

 

 

Nature of Responsibilities: 

 

Serves as the nutritional expert for Duke Dining. Contributing to the achievement of the department’s mission through the development of educational and nutritional programs. Manages related services and performance improvements to support and guide the Duke community with special dietary and food allergy needs. The role involves planning, executing, and supervising nutrition programs aimed at fostering healthy eating habits and overall well-being for students, faculty, and staff in the campus dining environment.

 

Provide assistance to the Food Systems CBORD Manager and act as a liaison between Duke Dining and Duke Wellness Center/Duke Student Health to ensure the Duke community receives ample nutritional support. The role entails overseeing student interns involved in Nutrition Services. Additional responsibilities may involve occasional teaching to university professionals and undergraduates, whether in a formal or informal setting. Strong software skills for food evaluation and website/social networking mediums are required. Collaborate with health and wellness professionals (internally and community based) to provide care as needed; Promote healthy lifestyle choices and well-being across the campus community by implementing campus-wide nutrition initiatives and policies in coordination with other university departments. 

 

 

Nutrition Service Management 50%

• Address specific dietary needs of students with food allergies and other special dietary needs; Work with DUSDAC (Duke University Student Dining Advisory Committee); Design, implement and promote nutrition messaging campaigns.
• Provide nutrition counseling to students to help them navigate campus dining in a way that supports their unique health needs.
• Maintain open communications with students, their families/guardians to ensure that any special dietary needs are being met. 
• Work with Duke Dining vendors to provide nutrition information and education; Serve as a FARECheck Training Instructor for Duke Dining locations. 
• Stay abreast and present to Duke Dining leadership team current healthy food trends and nutritional programs/initiatives. Other projects as assigned.  
• Design, plan, discuss and implement recommendations to meet nutritional needs of students with dietary concerns; Modified diets may include but are not limited to: plans for those with allergies, disordered eating, diabetes, GI concerns, hypertension, abnormal blood lipids, and weight management; Evaluate effectiveness of nutritional recommendations and modify or revise as needed. 

• Recommend nutritional programs, oversee student intern projects, and supervise work performance to achieve desired outcomes.
• Design and execute comprehensive nutrition programs that align with the needs and preferences of the campus community.
• Utilize resources to support informed food choices and raise awareness about the importance of nutrition.

 

 

Compliance and Benchmarking 25%

• Continual benchmarking of other university dining programs and the restaurant industry for current trend opportunities to enhance Duke Dining's nutritional programs.