SCHOOL NUTRITION MANAGER (REGISTERED DIETITIAN)

 

Take the next step in your career with Chartwells K12 as a School Nutrition Manager (Registered Dietitian) in Jacksonville, FL!   

 

• Location: Duval School District
• Schedule: Fully Onsite, Monday – Friday. No Weekends!
• Requirement: Must be a Registered Dietitian with CDR with 3+ Years of Experience, preferably in K12 schools, food service or similar setting.
• Position Details: Lead menu planning for the district, food allergen management, and plan engaging nutrition and wellness events in the district.
• Salary: $80,000-85,000 per year, depending on experience. 
• Perks: Relocation Assistance Available (if moving over 50+ miles)

 

With Compass Group and Chartwells, your benefits go beyond the basics!

We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with benefits designed to support education, career growth, and professional success:

• Career Advancement – countless opportunities in various career paths in food service, campus dining, K12, clinical, long-term care and more!
• Free CEUs – Available on our internal training site. 

 

At Compass Group, we prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health & Wellness – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for you and your family
• Financial Security – Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability coverage
• Retirement Ready – 401(k) and retirement plans to invest in your future
• Time Off – Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay (varies by site/state)
• Exclusive Perks – Shopping discounts, commuter benefits, and more
• Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program, FSAs, and health programs
• Protection Plans – Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance

 

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.

Job Summary

Chartwells K12 is seeking a motivated, passionate, and experienced Nutrition Manager (Registered Dietitian) to join the leadership team at its largest client, Duval County Public Schools. As the senior dietitian and wellness ambassador, the Nutrition Manager will lead the wellness department while collaborating with operators on strengthening the culture of helping kids stay Happy & Healthy.

The Nutrition Manager will be the owner of the menu development, responsible for the compliance of USDA K12 nutrition guidelines and with respect of the client expectations. Specifically, the Nutrition Manager will work closely with the Executive Chef and Supply Chain department to identify compliant and innovative menu items, develop new recipes, and build cycle menus that will drive student participation.

Additionally, the Nutrition Manager will participate in senior leadership meetings, play an active role in educating internal teams on company protocols related to risk management of food allergies and special diets, conduct on site visits for the purpose of quality control, engage with students and assess programming opportunities. The Nutrition Manager will interact and build relationships with several stakeholders in this high-profile, high-volume account: client, principals, students, peers, vendors, etc.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Understands and promotes Company food philosophy, sustainability commitments, and nutrition programs.
Develops, implements, and/or tracks effectiveness of corporate nutrition and wellness programming taking into account current dietary recommendations and trends, overall account profiles, and client needs.
Leads team projects related to the growth of nutrition and health.
Plays an active role in educating internal teams on Company protocols related to risk management of food allergies and special diets.
Plays lead role in roll-out and maintenance of guest-facing nutrition communication programs.
Participates as member